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Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi cancels leaves of officials and doctors until further notice
The Delhi government on Thursday cancelled all leaves for its officers until further notice amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan as security was heightened across the Capital, senior police officers said. Police officers were seen regulating traffic and asking people to vacate the road around C-Hexagon, India Gate, on Thursday night. However, police officers said that the move was part of routine traffic regulation exercise generally carried out in the area. 'Delhi is on high alert, and security has been heightened across the city. We have increased night patrolling and DCPs have been told to neutralise any suspicious activity,' said a senior police official, asking to remain anonymous. 'The competent authority has directed that no leave shall be granted to any officer or official of the Government of NCT of Delhi until further orders,' said an order issued by the services department late Thursday. The leaves of doctors at all government hospitals in Delhi have also been cancelled, officers confirmed. .
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Delhi govt cancels leaves, installs air raid sirens amid reports of drone attacks in Jammu
As drone attacks were reported in Jammu and along the International Border via Pakistani drones on Thursday, the leaves of all government officials in Delhi have been cancelled. In an order, the Services department said, 'In view of the prevailing situation and preparedness for the emergency response system, the Competent Authority has directed that no leave shall be granted to any Officer/Official of the Government of NCT of Delhi, till further orders.' This includes doctors and staff in Delhi government hospitals as well. The Delhi Police headquarters also directed that no leaves will be given to its personnel till further orders. District Magistrates (DMs) across the city, meanwhile, have been asked to ensure that air raid sirens are installed across the Capital by Friday. The Delhi Airport has an existing system in place. Till late Thursday evening, both electrical and manual sirens were installed in Dwarka, Uttam Nagar, Najafgarh and Kapashera. According to sources, all DMs were ordered to work through the night to ensure directions are followed and preparations for emergency response are made in all 11 districts. Mock drills were conducted in 55 locations in Delhi on Wednesday, which included blackouts in several places. On Thursday, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued an advisory for blackouts. 'It is advised that during 'Declared Power Blackout', no alternate/backup power supply should be switched on to ensure safety and security of the Capital,' it said. Sources in the local civic body said the advisory was issued because during Wednesday's drill, several hotels, restaurants, and shops switched to power backups, defeating the purpose of a blackout. NDMC officials also said the area's powerhouses have been connected with the Tughlakabad Air Force Station, and next time a blackout occurs, it will be coordinated through the station. In notifications released late Thursday night, meanwhile, the Haryana government and its health and fire departments asked civil employees not to leave their headquarters or areas where they are posted. The Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services directed that employees' leaves sanctioned be cancelled forthwith 'in light of the prevailing situation in the country and the increasing risk of fire incidents due to changing environmental and operational conditions'. The department stressed that it is 'imperative to strengthen fire safety preparedness across all districts in the state'. Likewise, the Haryana Directorate of Health Services has stated that there will be no further leave sanctioned, and government doctors cannot leave their stations without its approval. The State's Human Resources Department has asked government employees, including civil servants, university employees, PSU employees, etc, to strictly not leave their stations or headquarters.
