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Mint
10-05-2025
- General
- Mint
India-Pakistan conflict: What are RED and GREEN alert sirens? What they indicate and what to do? FAQs answered
India-Pakistan conflict: India's ongoing conflict with Pakistan escalated further, after the latter launched a fresh attack on its neighbour. Sirens were sounded and blackouts were enforced in Jammu, Samba, other areas. In retaliation, India reportedly launched missiles and drones at four airbases in Islamabad. Top government officials have now said that India has also 'decided that any future act of terror will be considered an Act of War against India and will be responded accordingly.' So what are the different sirens sounded in the wake of an impending war? What is the difference between a Red Alert and a Green Alert? What to do in case of sirens? There are two types of air raid alert sirens that are sounded – Red Alert, and Green Alert. Red Alert signals a warning to take shelter, and Green Alert indicates that the threat has passed. Red Alert siren Green Alert siren Pitch goes back and forth Constant pitch Sounded for five minutes Sounded for one minute A Red Alert is sounded by district administrations when they receive a warning from Air Force stations about potential air raids. Air sirens sounded during the time of a Red Alert have descending type of pitch, where the sound continues back and forth between higher and lower pitches, in an interval of every four seconds. A red alert sir siren is sounded for around five minutes, so that people identify as a red alert, and remain within their houses. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued guidelines for when a red alert siren is sounded, as per the Chandigarh district administration. Here's what you should do: off all lights, fans, and electrical appliances—both inside and outside your home. 2. Close curtains and windows to prevent any light from escaping. 3. Disable automatic lighting systems in advance. 4. Refrain from using mobile phones, flashlights, or any light-emitting devices in open areas. During a red alert, residents are advised to stay indoors, keep away from windows and exterior walls, and avoid going out onto balconies or rooftops. If you're in a vehicle, park safely, switch off the headlights, and seek shelter in a nearby building, underpass, or underground parking area. As and when threats about air raids is reduced, a green alert is sounded. It has a constant pitch, unlike the pitch of a red alert siren, which varies during the course of time it is sounded. A green alert is sounded for one minute. A green alert indicates that civilians can step out of their houses for essential work, and can also turn on the lights in their buildings if needed. In response to "Pakistan's blatant escalation" — as termed by the Indian army — India on Saturday, launched missiles and drones at four airbases in Pakistan's Islamabad, reported ANI, citing sources.
Mint
10-05-2025
- General
- Mint
India-Pakistan conflict: What are RED and GREEN alert sirens? What they indicate and what to do? Explained
India-Pakistan conflict: India's ongoing conflict with Pakistan escalated further, after the latter launched a fresh attack on its neighbour. Sirens were sounded and blackouts were enforced in Jammu, Samba, other areas. In retaliation, India reportedly launched missiles and drones at four airbases in Islamabad. Top government officials have now said that India has also 'decided that any future act of terror will be considered an Act of War against India and will be responded accordingly.' So what are the different sirens sounded in the wake of an impending war? What is the difference between a Red Alert and a Green Alert? What to do in case of sirens? There are two types of air raid alert sirens that are sounded – Red Alert, and Green Alert. Red Alert signals a warning to take shelter, and Green Alert indicates that the threat has passed. Red Alert Green Alert Pitch goes back and forth Constant pitch Sounded for five minutes Sounded for one minute A Red Alert is sounded district administrations receive a warning from Air Force stations about potential air raids. Air sirens sounded during the time of a Red Alert have descending type of pitch, where the sound continues back and forth between higher and lower pitches, in an interval of every four seconds. A red alert sir siren is sounded for around five minutes, so that people identify as a red alert, and remain within their houses. The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued guidelines for when a red alert siren is sounded, as per the Chandigarh district administration. Here's what you should do: off all lights, fans, and electrical appliances—both inside and outside your home. 2. Close curtains and windows to prevent any light from escaping. 3. Disable automatic lighting systems in advance. 4. Refrain from using mobile phones, flashlights, or any light-emitting devices in open areas. Residents are advised to stay indoors, keep away from windows and exterior walls, and avoid going out onto balconies or rooftops. If you're in a vehicle, park safely, switch off the headlights, and seek shelter in a nearby building, underpass, or underground parking area. As and when threats about air raids is reduced, a green alert is sounded. It has a constant pitch, unlike the pitch of a red alert siren, which varies during the course of time it is sounded. A green alert is sounded for one minute. A green alert indicates that civilians can step out of their houses for essential work, and can also turn on the lights in their buildings if needed. In response to "Pakistan's blatant escalation" — as termed by the Indian army — India on Saturday, launched missiles and drones at four airbases in Pakistan's Islamabad, reported ANI, citing sources. The Indian Army said it also spotted multiple Pakistani armed drones flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar at 5 am today, which the India's Air Defence System destroyed after engaging with.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Doug Mastriano considering second run for Governor
(WHTM) – Pennsylvania State Senator Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/Adams) is considering a second run for Governor. During an interview with abc27, Mastriano acknowledged that he and his wife were 'praying' over the decision of whether to run in 2026. 'Whether we're going to run or not, Ruby and I are seriously praying about it, thinking about it, we're engaging with people on it here,' said Mastriano. 'If the support is there, if the movement is there, if there's not a candidate out there who really champions our values, then it's going to happen.' A retired Army colonel and combat veteran, Mastriano was the Republican nominee for Governor in 2022, winning in a crowded nine candidate primary with nearly 44% of the vote. He lost the general election to then-Attorney General Josh Shapiro (D) by nearly 800,000 votes, with Shapiro receiving more than 56% of the vote. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now In Thursday's interview Mastriano highlighted mail-in ballots as a reason why he lost to Shapiro 'Where we lost was not embracing mail-in ballots. As simple as that. (In) 2020 Trump didn't embrace it in Pennsylvania. His team here had it in 2022. We didn't.' Mastriano drew criticism during his gubernatorial campaign for efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and his presence in Washington, D.C., on January 6, though Mastriano says he did not participate in the Capitol riot. Questions were also asked after a photo surfaced showing Mastriano wearing a Confederate uniform in 2014 at an Army War College faculty event. Shapiro, at the time, responded to the photo saying Mastriano was 'unfit to be Governor.' A State Senator since 2019, Mastriano chairs the State Senate Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee. He also has a Ph.D. in History and has authored several books. In the 2025 State Senate Session, Mastriano has introduced or co-sponsored legislation including the 'Save Women's Sports Act,' a vaccine exemption for members of the Pennsylvania National Guard, and the establishment of a 'Green Alert System' to notify the public of a missing veteran. In 2023, Mastriano opted not to run for U.S. Senate, paving the way for Dave McCormick's win over Bob Casey in 2024. He was re-elected to the State Senate last year, defeating local teacher Cameron Schroy. While a candidate has not officially thrown their hat into the ring, several Republicans have been floated as potential challengers to Shapiro. State Treasurer Stacy Garrity was asked last month whether she'd consider a run and said she 'didn't say no, but I didn't say yes.' Congressman Dan Meuser, who represents more than a dozen counties in Pennsylvania's central and northeast regions, acknowledged earlier this month that he is considering a run for Governor. Shapiro is likely to run for re-election with rumors of a potential 2028 presidential bid swirling after he was a finalist to be Kamala Harris' running mate in 2024. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
