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Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Mock Drill Update: Chandigarh to conduct ‘Operation Shield' on May 31. Check timings, blackout areas and other details
Operation Shield mock drill: After a brief delay, Chandigarh's mock drill has now been rescheduled to Saturday, May 31. It was originally planned for May 29. As part of the Operation Shield mock drill, blackouts would be observed in Kishangarh and IT Park, stated the official release. Chandigarh's Kishangarh and IT Park will experience a blackout of 10 minutes, from 8pm to 8:10 pm. The civil defence exercise will involve civil defence volunteers, Home Guards, local officials, and youth organisations like NCC, NSS and NGOs. The drill will include practice sessions for air raids, drone and missile attacks, operation of air raid sirens, and coordination between the Air Force and civil defence control rooms. The exercise is likely to help improve coordination, test emergency response systems, and ensure Chandigarh is better prepared for any emergency or threat in the future. Apart from Chandigarh, mock drills and blackout exercises as part of 'Operation Shield' were also postponed in Rajasthan, Gujarat and other bordering states. The new dates for these states is yet to be announced. Meanwhile, the Punjab government has proposed June 3 as the date for carrying out a civil defence exercise. On May 7, as per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, a civil defence exercise (Civil Defence Mock Drill) was conducted nationwide to check and evaluate the security arrangements of the citizens living in sensitive areas of the country. May 7 was the same date that India carried out Operation Sindoor — it's retaliatory attack — to avenge Pakistan's deadly assault in Pahalgam on April 22 – which killed 26 people, majorly tourists. The nationwide mock drills took place hours after Operation Sindoor. Following Operation Sindoor, and the subsequent rise in tensions between India and Pakistan, complete blackouts were ordered in multiple Indian regions, including Chandigarh, Gujarat, Punjab among others.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Mock drill scheduled for tomorrow in Gujarat, Rajasthan and other border states postponed, new dates to be announced
Mock drill postponed: Gujarat, Rajasthan and other states on Wednesday postponed the Civil Defence Exercise 'Operation Shield', which was scheduled to be held on Thursday, due to administrative reasons. The Central government had planned to carry out a civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' in all districts of states and Union territories adjoining the western border — Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Chandigarh. However, scheduled mock drill has now been postponed. In a post on X, the Central Bureau of Communication, Chandigarh, said that as per the Govt of India directions, the Civil Defence Exercise 'Operation Shield' scheduled for 29.05.2025 stands postponed. 'No blackout or mock drill will be held tomorrow. Inconvenience is regretted,' reads the post. Gujarat and Rajasthan also stated that the exercise which was planned to be held on May 29, is postponed due to administrative reasons. 'It is requested that necessary directions to all the Controllers of Civil Defence and other stakeholders, may be issued accordingly,' reported ANI quoting Gujarat Information Department. Earlier on Wednesday, a notice issued by Tina Dabi, District Collector of Barmer stated that a mock drill would be conducted in four border districts of Rajasthan Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Bikaner on May 29. Meanwhile, the Punjab government has proposed June 3 as the date for carrying out a civil defence exercise. "Stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS, NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides, to man different services and assist the civil administration in the implementation of various civil defence measures like air raids from enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks," the official communication had said. Earlier, on May 7, as per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, a civil defence exercise (Civil Defence Mock Drill) was conducted to check and evaluate the security arrangements of the citizens living in sensitive areas of the country. Whereas, to avenge the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalagam in which 26 people were killed, Operation Sindoor was carried out by India on May 7 through which the defence forces targeted terror camps at nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Gujarat, Rajasthan postpone mock drill scheduled for tomorrow, new dates to be announced
Mock drill: Gujarat and Rajasthan on Wednesday said that the Civil Defence Exercise 'Operation Shield', which was planned to be held on Thursday, has been postponed due to administrative reasons. The Central government decided to carry out a civil defence exercise 'Operation Shield' in all districts of states and Union territories adjoining the western border — Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Chandigarh. However, mock drills in Gujarat and Rajasthan have only been postponed. "It is hereby intimated that the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield", which was planned to be held on 29.05.2025 is hereby postponed due to administrative reasons," said Gujarat and Rajasthan. 'It is requested that necessary directions to all the Controllers of Civil Defence and other stakeholders, may be issued accordingly,' it further added. The next dates for the civil defense exercise will be issued subsequently. Earlier, Tina Dabi, District Collector of Barmer, had said that a mock drill would be conducted in four border districts — Jaisalmer, Barmer, Sri Ganganagar and Bikaner. "Stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS, NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides, to man different services and assist the civil administration in the implementation of various civil defence measures like air raids from enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks," the official communication said. Earlier, on May 7, as per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, a civil defence exercise (Civil Defence Mock Drill) was conducted to check and evaluate the security arrangements of the citizens living in sensitive areas of the country. Whereas, to avenge the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalagam in which 26 people were killed, Operation Sindoor was carried out by India on May 7 through which the defence forces targeted terror camps at nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Civil defence mock drill to be conducted across Gujarat
ANI 28 May 2025, 21:01 GMT+10 Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 28 (ANI): As per the orders from the Government of India and under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, a civil defence exercise will be conducted in Gujarat on Thursday at 5:00 PM. After the grand success of Operation Sindoor, a mock drill will be organised in every district of Gujarat as part of advance preparation to counter any possible attack from the enemy Operation Shield mock drill, Ravi, on Wednesday, virtually reviewed preparations made by the district administration. Along with this, she also gave necessary instructions to all the District Collectors for successful implementation of mock drill. Further, Jayanti Ravi said that during this exercise, various actions like ensuring the readiness of the local administration regarding civil security; taking the services of young volunteers like NCC, NSS, Bharat Scout and Guide; setting up a hotline between the Air Force and the Civil Security Control Room regarding enemy aircraft and missile attacks; activating the air raid siren; ensuring complete darkness and ensuring public safety and their property will be taken. Apart from this, necessary instructions have been given to the District Collectors to take necessary action regarding the medical team and blood donation for immediate treatment of the injured after a possible attack and to prepare necessary action plans regarding the immediate deployment of Home Guards of the Border Wing, Armed Wing personnel in a possible war situation. Along with this, the Collectors have also been informed about timely coordination by all the necessary departments and stakeholders during this exercise, she added. As per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, a civil defence exercise (Civil Defence Mock Drill) was conducted on May 7 to check and evaluate the security arrangements of the citizens living in sensitive areas of the country. Based on this, the civil defence arrangements have been strengthened in some sensitive areas of the Sindoor was India's decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor led to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
Time of India
07-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
NCC cadets from Lucknow University prepare to deal with blasts & blackouts
Lucknow: Over 100 NCC cadets from Lucknow University participated in a Civil Defence Mock Drill on students, representing the 64 and 63 UP NCC Battalions, along with cadets from three UP Naval and five UP Air NCC units, demonstrated their readiness to handle war-like emergencies. During the drill, cadets were trained to respond to bomb blasts, sudden blackouts, and casualty evacuation. They practised providing first aid, crisis coordination and safe transportation of the injured—mirroring real-life emergency scenarios. The exercise also emphasised discipline, teamwork, and leadership, with cadets operating in Chancellor, Alok Kumar Rai said, "NCC is not just about uniforms and drills, it is a powerful tool in nation-building. Through discipline, readiness, and a spirit of service, our cadets are becoming responsible citizens prepared to lead in times of crisis and peace alike." This hands-on experience empowered students with confidence and skills necessary for disaster response, while reinforcing their commitment to serve the nation. The event ended with cadets taking a pledge to remain ever ready to protect society in any crisis.
