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Time of India
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
‘Kick Drugs' anti-drug campaign set to reach Thiruvananthapuram district on May 14
Thiruvananthapuram: The statewide anti-drug campaign 'Kick Drugs', jointly organised by department of sports and Kerala State Sports Council, will reach Thiruvananthapuram district on Wednesday. An official meeting on the campaign planning was held at the Sports Council Hall under the chairmanship of sub-collector Alfred campaign, which began at Kasaragod on May 5, aims to highlight the role of sports in steering the younger generation away from drugs. To mark the occasion a mini marathon and a walkathon will be organised in mini marathon will start at 6am from Parassala to Neyyattinkara grama panchayat and will be flagged off by CK Hareendran, MLA. This will be followed by a walkathon. The day's events will conclude with a public meeting at 4pm at the Central Stadium, bringing attention to the importance of a drug-free society. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Hans India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
GMC launches website, mobile app
Guntur: Mayor Kovelamudi Ravindra along with the GMC commissioner Puli Srinivasulu launched the GMC website and Mana GMC mobile app at a programme held at the GMC Council Hall on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, he said Guntur Municipal Corporation launched an official website and mobile app to render better services to the people. The aim of the GMC is to render better services through website and mobile app. He sought the suggestions of the people on improving services provided by the GMC. GMC website is useful to inform about the orders of the government. Commissioner Srinivasulu said the GMC launched the website to use technology to render better services to the people. He said the GMC mobile app was introduced for administrative convenience. He said GMC Chatbot is useful to the people. GMC additional commissioner Challa Obulesu, officials were also present.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
From kids to elders, how India observed Operation Abhyaas across pin codes; see pics
Due to rising tension between India and Pakistan, the Indian government took precautionary steps by directing all states and Union Territories to carry out civil defence mock drills on May 7, 2025. These drills, known as Operation Abhyas, are part of a broader civil defence plan aimed at improving public safety and emergency response in case of any attack or natural disaster. The mock drills in India were carried out in 244 civil defence districts, covering major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chandigarh. These locations were chosen based on how vulnerable they are to threats. West Bengal had the most such districts (32), followed by Rajasthan (28), Assam (20), Punjab (20), and Jammu & Kashmir (20). What Are Mock Drills and Why Are They Important? Mock drills are practice exercises designed to prepare people for emergencies like natural disasters, terrorist attacks, or wartime situations. These drills train both the public and emergency services on how to respond quickly and effectively, reducing panic and saving lives. Cities Across India Actively Participated Gurgaon: Schoolchildren Learn Rescue Techniques At Salwan Public School in Sector 15, a civil defence mock drill was held to educate students and staff about emergency rescue methods. It focused on teaching children how to remain calm and act wisely during disasters. Kolkata: Emergency Services in Action In Kolkata, mock drills were carried out at the Sealdah DRM Office sports ground, where civil defence personnel demonstrated how to evacuate and rescue people during emergencies. The event saw active participation from emergency workers. Jaipur: Students Practice Safety Measures In the Murlipura area of Jaipur, school students took part in mock drills to learn how to stay safe during critical situations like earthquakes or attacks. This hands-on approach helped them understand the importance of preparedness. Pune: War-Time Evacuation Simulation In Pune, the fire brigade, civil defence team, and the bomb squad performed a mock drill simulating wartime evacuation at the Council Hall. This drill tested the coordination among emergency response teams. Bhopal: Rescue Operation Demonstration At BHEL in Bhopal, a mock rescue operation was carried out involving civil defence volunteers. It showcased how teams can work together during emergencies to save lives and restore order. Lucknow: CM Yogi Witnesses Nationwide Drill In Lucknow, civil defence personnel, SDRF, NDRF and NCC cadets took part in the nationwide civil defence mock drill at the Police Line. The event was also attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting its importance. New Delhi: Awareness at Khan Market The heart of the capital city saw civil defence mock drills at Khan Market, where officers guided the public on emergency exits, basic first aid, and how to react during unexpected threats. Hyderabad: Public Participation at the railway Station South Central Railway Civil Defence Staff and Bharat Scouts and Guides during a nationwide civil defence mock drill, at Kacheguda railway station in Hyderabad on Wednesday Ranchi: Lights Out for Emergency Preparedness In Ranchi, even marriage halls turned off lights as part of the blackout drill. This act was a symbolic yet practical step in preparing the public for real blackout scenarios during war or natural disasters. Bhubaneswar: City Takes Safety Seriously The city of Bhubaneswar also conducted a civil defence mock drill to educate its citizens on what actions to take during an emergency. Officers and volunteers took to the streets to guide the public through the process. Building a Prepared Nation The large-scale civil defence mock drills in India showed that people of all ages – from children to the elderly – are ready to learn how to protect themselves. Whether in schools, railway stations, government buildings, or public areas, these mock drills helped boost awareness and train citizens in life-saving techniques. Such efforts are crucial for building a safe and prepared nation. With regular mock drills, India is taking a strong step towards ensuring that in times of crisis, every citizen knows how to respond effectively.
Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Sirens, simulated bombing attacks, evacuations, control room preparedness: Pune sees mock drills at 6 places under ‘Op Abhyas'
Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following New Delhi's retaliatory strike Operation Sindoor, the nationwide civil defence mock drills named 'Operation Abhyas' were held in Pune simultaneously at six different locations on Wednesday. The mock drills featured simulated bombing attacks and subsequent search and rescue, casualty evacuation and fire brigade operations. The drills were also aimed at assessment of the control rooms and shadow control rooms, dissemination of information through radio communication and overall emergency response time. The drills were held at the Council Hall, Vanaz Industrial Estate, Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, Mulshi Panchayat Samiti and Talegaon Municipal Council. Briefing the media after the drill at the Council Hall, District Collector Jitendra Dudi said, 'The mock drills at these six locations covered the scenarios for urban, rural, small town and industrial settings. NDRF, revenue department and civic bodies, fire brigade, health department, NCC and NSS cadets participated in the exercise. The drills started with a siren followed by simulation of a bomb attack. It consisted of scenarios of some people managing to reach to safety and some others getting stuck. The search, rescue and evacuation of those trapped were done in a coordinated manner by NDRF and other agencies. Fire brigade and health department responded too. We have assessed the response time. The entire operation was concluded in around 25 minutes.' 'In Mulshi and Talegaon, where we simulated the rural and small town scenarios, and at Vanaz estate, where we simulated an industrial scenario, the systems functioned as per the set schedule. From the beginning, our plan was to conduct the drill at six locations. However, we had tactically announced just three in the beginning to check how quickly the preparations can be done at other three locations. Thus at the other three locations the agencies got ready in around four hours. So the mock drill under 'Operation Abhyas' was conducted successfully at six locations in the district,' he added. 'There are 76 locations where sirens are located. But the mock drills will not be conducted at all these places. We have completed the drill at six locations and, if there are further directions from the government to conduct more, we will prepare accordingly. We have to clarify that there are no directions till now to carry out blackout drills in Pune,' he said. For the NCC cadets who participated, the drill became an important life lesson. 'We have been preparing for something like this since day one of our training. Today felt different. This is the day we've been training for,' NCC cadet Shivani Waghmare said. 'As soon as we entered the Council Hall, everything felt real. We had no time to think, only to act. And in those moments, we felt the weight of responsibility,' said Sanskriti Hande, another NCC cadet.
Mint
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Mock Drill on May 7: What to expect in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & other cities – Check timings, full details inside
Mock Drill on May 7 at 4 pm: The stage is set for a nationwide mock drill on Wednesday with all states and Union territories preparing to operationalise air-raid sirens and train people on evacuation protocols and cleaning of bunkers and trenches among other steps in the event of a "hostile attack". The emergency preparedness, the first perhaps since 1971, will be conducted by most states from 4 pm. Check timings, full details on the Mock Drill Authorities in Delhi will conduct mock drills at 55 locations at 4 pm on Wednesday, with 650 schools participating in evacuation and blackout response training. The Directorate of Education has instructed school heads to organise sessions using a demonstration video on proper mock drill procedures. A civil defence mock drill will be conducted at 16 locations across 10 districts in Maharashtra on May 7 at 4 pm, covering areas such as Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Raigad, Jalgaon, Nashik, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Palghar, including towns like Uran, Tarapur, Roha-Nagothane, Manmad, Sinnar, Thal, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Bhusawal. Mock drills will be conducted at the Council Hall in Pune and Panchayat Samiti and Municipal Council offices in Mulshi and Talegaon Mock drills will be conducted in Bengaluru, Karwar, and Raichur on May 7. Director General of Police Prashant Kumar Thakur said the drills will continue for a week and are aimed at identifying and addressing gaps in preparedness and resources. Civil defence mock drills will be held at four locations in Hyderabad on May 7, involving police, fire services, and disaster response teams. Sirens will sound within Outer Ring Road (ORR) at 4 pm for an incoming air raid and again at 4.30 pm to signal the end of the drill. The civil defence mock drills will be conducted at the Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS), Kalpakkam in Chengalpattu district, and in the Chennai Port Trust, here on May 7, at 4 pm, the state government informed on Tuesday. Mock drills will be carried out at 20 places in the Punjab on 7 May, including Ferozepur, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Bathinda, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Patiala, Pathankot, Barnala and Mohali. In Haryana, mock drills will be conducted at many places including Ambala, Faridabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Panchkula, Panipat and Rohtak. Uttar Pradesh will see a statewide mock drill on 7 May at 4pm. A 10-minute blackout will be observed in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district from 8 pm to 8.10 pm on May 7, officials said on Tuesday. Civil Defence Mock Drill will take place on Wednesday, May 7 at 4:00 PM. The mock drills would be conducted in Kashmir's seven civil defence districts — Anantnag, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Srinagar, Uri (in Baramulla district), and Awantipora (in Pulwama district) – which are spread over six revenue districts. Civil defence mock drills will be held across Bihar on Wednesday at 4pm. As per the directive of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Civil Defence mock drills will be conducted in 14 districts of Kerala on May 7. Mock drills will be held on Wednesday in five cities of the state including Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Jabalpur and Katni from 4 pm. The drills will be conducted for activities like warning of danger through siren, blackout, keeping major infrastructure safe, safe evacuation of injured in case of accident, The Chandigarh administration will conduct a 10-minute blackout drill on Wednesday and appealed to residents to turn off electricity on their premises during the exercise. Himachal Pradesh called upon the citizens to cooperate and actively participate in 'Operation Abhyaas' scheduled at 4 pm on May 7. An extensive mock drill will be carried out across 14 'civil defence districts' of Assam on Wednesday. An official said that the mock drill will start at 4 pm and will continue till all the steps are covered. Gujarat will hold civil defence mock drills at key sites in 18 districts at 4 pm on May 7, followed by a citizen-led blackout from 7.30 to 8 pm. In Gujarat, mock drills will be held at Vadodara, Surat, Tapi, Patan, Banaskantha, Ahmedabad, Jamnagar, Devbhumi Dwarka, Morbi, Gir Somnath, Mehsana, Narmada, Navsari, Dang, Kutch, Bharuch, Gandhinagar and Bhavnagar. Civil Defence mock drills will be conducted in Manipur's Imphal West district on Wednesday. The mock drill will be held on Wednesday at 4 pm. Mock drill will be carried out in five districts—Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Godda and Sahibganj – at 4pm om 7 May. In Singtam, the mock drill will run from 4 pm to 5 pm, beginning with sirens and a simulated air strike at the NHPC power house in Balutar. Fire services and rescue teams will carry out mock evacuations and transport casualties to Singtam District Hospital. In Gangtok, the drill will take place from 9 pm to 9.30 pm, involving sirens and a complete blackout. All lights, generator sets, inverters, and solar lights must be turned off in homes, businesses, and government offices. Civil Defence mock drills will be conducted across all eight districts of Tripura on Wednesday, with resource mobilisation at Umakanta Academy ground in West Tripura starting at 3.30 pm. The 90-minute exercise will involve TSR, Apada Mitra, NCC cadets, and Homeguards, with sirens sounding at 4 pm and 5 pm. The Union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is fully prepared for the Civil Defence mock drills to be held on Wednesday, 7 May. During the drill, all lights in homes, offices, and public places must be switched off. If emergency lights are used, windows should be covered with thick curtains or cardboard to prevent light from escaping. People should avoid using mobile phones or any light-emitting devices near windows. Households should be prepared with torches, glow sticks, radios, drinking water, dry food, and essential medicines. At 4 pm, when the siren sounds, everyone should move to the safest part of their home. Families are encouraged to carry out a 'family drill' together. A long siren indicates a warning, while a short siren signals that it is safe. People who are outdoors should move indoors promptly. Radios and televisions should be used to follow official updates. Gas and electrical appliances must be switched off as soon as the siren is heard, to prevent accidents. It is also essential to ensure the safety of children and pets during the blackout.
