Latest news with #NSSNYKS
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Mock Drill today LIVE Updates: Operation Shield civil defence exercise to take place from 5 pm today in five states
Mock Drill LIVE updates: Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Jammu & Kashmir will witness civil defence exercises or mock drills today. It last happened on May 7 across the nation a day prior to Operation Sindoor when India hit 9 terror bases in Pakistan and PoJK in response to Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives. Earlier, the mock drill was scheduled to take place on May 29; however, it was postponed due to 'administrative reasons'. According to a government press release, it will begin at 5 pm across districts in bordering states. "It is requested to plan and organize the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield" on 31.05.2025 at 1700 Hrs onwards (the exact time may be suited as per local convenience) by involving all local administration and stakeholders. An action taken report in this regard may be shared with this directorate," the release stated. Besides, air raid sirens will be activated and blackouts will be observed for certain time. Stay tuned to for live updates on mock drill under Operation Shield today in certain states of India Follow updates here: 31 May 2025, 07:26 AM IST The mock drill will consist of 'Civil Defence Wardens/Volunteers stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides' in executing different Civil Defence measures against enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks. 31 May 2025, 07:26 AM IST The government press statement issued on 29 May noted several shortcomings in the previous exercise. It stated that the current drill aims to address these critical gaps and "augment the Civil Defence preparedness against the hostile attack".
Mint
4 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Operation Shield: Mock Drill in THESE states, UTs today
Civil defence exercises or mock drills are scheduled to be conducted across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Jammu & Kashmir under 'Operation Shield' today, 31 May. These exercises were last conducted across the nation on 7 May amid India-Pakistan tensions along the borders. These drills are scheduled to be conducted across districts bordering Pakistan in these states and Union Territories today from 5:00 PM onwards, a government press release issued on 29 May said. The exercise aims at enhancing preparedness and awareness in regions located near the Line of Control,which are the most vulnerable to cross-border threats. Earlier, these mock drills were scheduled to be held in the bordering states and Union Territories on 29 May. However, they were rescheduled. The government press statement on 29 May said said that several shortcomings were observed in the previous exercise and this drill is a step to fill the critical gaps and 'augment the Civil Defence preparedness against the hostile attack.' "It is requested to plan and organize the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield" on 31.05.2025 at 1700 Hrs onwards (the exact time may be suited as per local convenience) by involving all local administration and stakeholders. An action taken report in this regard may be shared with this directorate," the reelase said. The mock drill will involve 'Civil Defence Wardens/Volunteers stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides' in implementation of various Civil Defence measures against enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks. During the civil defence preparedness activity, there will be 'Activation of Hotlines between Air Force and Civil Defence Control rooms (RCDCC/SCDCC/TCDCCs) and activation of Centrally controlled and operated Air Raid Sirens.' Besides this, complete blackout measures will be imposed in 'adjoining civilian VA/VPs, excluding emergency/critical services.' In Punjab, complete blackout measures would be implementedin adjoining civilian vulnerable areas and vulnerable points, excluding emergency and critical services and air raid sirens would be sounded, according to a government spokesperson. The drills will include sirens, blackouts, and emergency scenarios designed to test the readiness of local authorities and citizens in case of attacks or disasters. Punjab's Special Director General of Police, Sanjeev Kalra, said the exercise would involve all districts and simulate large-scale emergency situations starting at 6 pm. Kalra said, "The mock drill is a part of Operation Shield and is being conducted in all districts of the bordering states on the Western border. The mock drill will be conducted by 6 pm, " he said. The Haryana government said that it will conduct the mock drills across all 22 districts to enhance the state's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Officials told news agency PTI said that the exercise will begin at 5pm and the drills will simulate critical incidents such as air raids, drone attacks, and other wartime scenarios. A controlled blackout of 15 minutes will be observed from 8 pm to 8.15 pm near vital installations in Haryana, with exception of essential emergency services such as hospitals, fire stations, and police stations. Haryana Joint Secretary Sumita Mishra said that mock drills will begin at 5 pm. As many as 32,000 volunteers will take part in the exercise across the state. "The mock drill will be conducted throughout Haryana on 31st May. We will also be following the guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)...The mock drill will prepare us for any future contingencies...32,000 volunteers will also participate in the mock are training and briefing these activities will be done after 5 pm," she said. The mock drill and blackout exercise under 'Operation Shield' are scheduled to be held across all 41 districts of Rajasthan as well today, according to news agency ANI. Similar mock drills were conducted nationwide on May 7, the same day India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terror beds across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a retaliatory response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, including one Nepalese national. The exercise aims at enhancing preparedness and awareness in regions located near the Line of Control.
Mint
5 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
‘Operation Shield' mock drill in THESE 5 states on May 31 - blackout time and other things to know
Security agencies are set to conduct second 'Civil Defence Exercise' tomorrow called Operation Shield, a follow up of the first such activity that took place on May 7, hours before Operation Sindoor. The mock drill is scheduled to be conducted across districts bordering Pakistan on May 31 from 5:00 pm onwards, press release issued on May 29 states. The security drill will take place in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan. It aims to enhance preparedness and awareness in regions located near the Line of Control which are the most vulnerable to cross-border threats. The notice noted that several shortcomings were observed in the previous exercise and this drill is a step to fill the critical gaps and 'augment the Civil Defence preparedness against the hostile attack.' The press release issued by Civil Defence Assistant Director General Umesh Sharma states, "It is requested to plan and organize the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield" on 31.05.2025 at 1700 Hrs onwards (the exact time may be suited as per local convenience) by involving all local administration and stakeholders. An action taken report in this regard may be shared with this directorate." The mock drill will involve 'Civil Defence Wardens/Volunteers stakeholders from local administration and youth volunteers like NCC, NSS NYKS, Bharat Scouts & Guides' in implementation of various Civil Defence measures against enemy aircraft, drones and missile attacks. During the civil defence preparedness activity, there will be 'Activation of Hotlines between Air Force and Civil Defence Control rooms (RCDCC/SCDCC/TCDCCs) and activation of Centrally controlled and operated Air Raid Sirens.' Besides this, complete blackout measures will be imposed in 'adjoining civilian VA/VPs excluding emergency/critical services.' Initially, the mock drills were planned for Thursday but were deferred due to administrative reasons. This security drill to prepare the public comes in the wake of Aprill 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. As per India Today report, similar security drills will be held every month in districts sharing border with Pakistan.
