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Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Blackout drill in 10 areas of Ludhiana tonight, here's what to do when you hear siren
In the wake of heightened tension in India's border states with Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor, the Ludhiana district administration in Punjab will conduct a blackout drill in 10 areas from 8 to 8.30 pm Wednesday to prepare civilians in the event of a hostile attack. The Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday and conducted multiple airstrikes targeting terrorist training camps operating on Pakistani soil. The operation was launched two weeks after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were shot dead. To prepare citizens for civilian defence in the event of a retaliatory attack by Pakistan, civil mock drills are being conducted nationwide Wednesday. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora announced that the Ludhiana district administration will conduct a civild defence mock drill from 4 to 5 pm at a specific location (near Verka Milk Plant) followed by the blackout drill. He appealed to the public to cooperate with the administration during the exercise. The long siren will mean that a drill has started, he said. Blackouts are strategic maneuvers used during wartime or conflict situations. They involve cutting off power to entire cities for extended periods, often lasting through the night. Authorities instruct citizens to keep all lights off, including those powered by generators and inverters, to minimise the risk of detection. These blackouts hinder enemy aircraft from identifying and targeting structures, thus helping to protect civilians from foreign adversaries. The district administration said, 'All Ludhiana residents are requested not to believe in any kind of rumours. Official information will only be shared on official handles of District Public Relations Officer Ludhiana on Facebook, Instagram and X. If anyone shares any misinformation or spreads panic, legal action will be taken against them.' 1. Bhanohar, Hasanpur, Baddowal 2. Rurka, Jangpur, Khadoor 3. Haveli- City Adda Dakha 4. Adda City- City Adda Dakha 5. Ajitsar- City Adda Dakha 6. Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) base 7. Issewal, Gahour, Detwal 8. Mullanpur, Kailpur, Baraich 9. Shellar- Mullanpur, Madiani, MorKarima 10. Boothgarh- Dakha including Baddowal Cantonment area fed from 66 KV (Rajguru Nagar) Residents are advised to follow these steps: 1. Stay calm, don't panic. 2. Stop what you are doing, pay attention. 3. Listen to announcements, follow instructions from police and authorities 4. Don't spread rumours, share only official news. 5. Stay in the safe place until you hear the short siren or are told it is safe. If it's a blackout drill: 1. Switch off all lights – inside and outside the house. 2. If in a vehicle, stop the vehicle and park at a safe place 3. Draw the curtains. 4. Stay indoors. 5. Keep following news updates. 6. Avoid using lifts – use stairs if needed.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- The Hindu
ITBP scales world's fifth highest peak for the first time
The Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has successfully scaled Mt. Makalu — the world's fifth highest peak, at an altitude of 8,485 metres from the sea level, the China-border guarding force said on Friday. The ascent to the Himalayan peak in Nepal was made on April 19, it said. The International Mountaineering Expedition to Mt. Makalu and Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m) was flagged off from Delhi on March 21. 'It was a historic twin summit attempt — the first of its kind in ITBP history. Both peaks were being attempted for the first time by the force, adding to the challenge and legacy of this mission. Both peaks are in Nepal,' ITBP said in a statement. Led by Deputy Commandant Anoop Kumar Negi, and Nihas Suresh as Deputy Leader, the 12-member team was divided into two groups of six climbers each. The Mt. Makalu team achieved an 83% success rate, with five climbers reaching the summit at 8.15 a.m. on April 19. 'The [Mt.] Annapurna team faced extreme weather, including a blizzard and whiteout conditions, and made a courageous push up to 7,940 meters, just 150 meters below the summit, before making a safe and responsible retreat on the same day at 2.45 pm,' ITBP said. Reinforcing its environmental commitment under the 'Clean Himalaya – Save Glacier' campaign, the team collected 150 kg of non-biodegradable waste from higher camps during the expedition. With this summit, ITBP has now successfully scaled six of the world's 14 'eight-thousanders'. ITBP has so far scaled 229 peaks, including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Manaslu — having summited Everest five times.
