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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Op Shield: State to hold‘confidential' mock drillon civil defence today
Jaipur/Jaisalmer: Chief secretary Sudhansh Pant held a high-level meeting at the secretariat on Friday to review preparations for the second statewide civil defence blackout and mock drill under 'Operation Shield', scheduled for Saturday. The meeting was attended by senior officials and civil defence controllers, who were advised to decide on the timing of the blackout and drill based on local conditions while keeping the schedule and locations confidential. Pant stressed on the need for full preparedness in emergency scenarios, especially in times of war. He instructed officials to ensure that all sirens and communication systems were functioning properly, and underlined the importance of drawing lessons from the first mock drill to improve coordination and response mechanisms. Jagjit Singh Monga, director of the Directorate of Civil Defence, briefed those present on the participation of various departments and units, including the Air Force, medical services, local bodies, home guards, power dept, police, and district administration. But many citizens are confused due to a lack of clear communication from the administration. Though internal directives have been issued to district collectors and magistrates, no official guidelines have been shared with the public regarding their role in the blackout.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM's 1st public address afterOp Sindoor in Bikaner today
Bikaner: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make his first public address in Deshnok, Bikaner, on Thursday after India's recent military operation, ' Operation Sindoor ', targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan. The visit comes precisely a month after terrorists gunned down tourists in Kashmir's Pahalgam. Bikaner, located near the international border and of strategic importance, stands as a symbolic venue for the PM's address, expected to send a powerful message of resilience within India and to the global community. The anticipation ahead of the event in Bikaner city and Deshnok town was palpable with posters, banners and BJP flags covering the streets. Various civil society groups, including resident welfare associations and local traders' bodies, have mobilised people and encouraged them to attend the public rally in Palana, nearly 12km from Deshnok. With temperatures in Bikaner expected to reach 45°C, the district administration has taken extensive measures to ensure the safety and comfort of the people, including setting up water stations, air coolers, medical aid, and deploying additional staff to combat the heat. "Special provisions have been made to deal with the extreme heat," said a senior local official. Security measures have been heightened throughout the district, with thorough checks on all vehicles entering Bikaner along with aerial surveillance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Keep Your Home Efficient with This Plug-In elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Learn More Undo Chief secretary Sudhansh Pant coordinated with local authorities to oversee the arrangements. The PM is scheduled to arrive at Indian Air Force's Nal Air Base, where he would meet defence officials before proceeding to the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok for prayers. Following this, he will virtually inaugurate over 100 redeveloped railway stations across 18 states, including eight in Rajasthan, all renovated under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme at a cumulative cost exceeding Rs 1,100 crore. The Deshnok Railway Station , redesigned to reflect the region's architectural heritage, will be among the highlights. At 11.30am, the PM will address a public rally in Palana, where he is expected to lay foundation stones and inaugurate infrastructure projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore, including the 58km Churu–Sadulpur railway line and several newly electrified railway routes. Additionally, projects aimed at upgrading and maintaining 12 state highways covering 757km with an investment of ₹3,240 crore will be launched to enhance regional connectivity. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and other state ministers reviewed the preparations on Wednesday. Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the PM's visit was an expression of his gratitude to the people of the border regions and their steadfast support to the armed forces during 'Operation Sindoor'.
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rajasthan: Leaves cancelled, schools shut in five border districts; blackout enforced
Holiday declared in schools in border districts of Rajasthan until further notice in aftermath of Operation Sindoor Following heightened tensions and Operation Sindoor, the Rajasthan government has cancelled leaves for personnel near the International Border and closed schools in five districts. A precautionary blackout is in effect, and flight operations are suspended at several airports. These measures were implemented after a review by the Chief Minister, prompted by retaliation strikes following a massacre. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The Rajasthan government has cancelled administrative and police personnel's leaves deployed near the International Border and closed schools in five districts amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor . With high alert sounded in the border districts of western Rajasthan, a blackout has been instituted in these areas from midnight to 4 am till further orders as a safeguard against possible threat of air and private schools have been closed in Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure, officials said on Jodhpur colleges were also ordered to remain flight operations at Bikaner, Kishangarh in Ajmer, and Jodhpur airports have been suspended till May 10 as a precautionary decisions were made after Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma took stock of the situation in the border areas as India struck terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam massacre that killed 26 Secretary Sudhansh Pant and state police chief U R Sahoo chaired a review meeting with divisional commissioners, collectors and inspectors general of police and superintendents of police and directed them to be remain present at their headquarters, sources have been directed to beef up security measures across the state in view of the developing security the border district of Jaisalmer, Collector Pratap Singh Nathawat said all schools will remain closed till further orders but teachers have to be present there on time and warned of strict action if the order is and Jodhpur district collectors issued advisories, urging people to remain vigilant, and not to panic or spread rumours while cooperating with security agencies and the administrations in instituting critical safety collectors and SPs have been instructed to implement disaster management protocols that include stocking up hospitals with life-saving medications with personnel on standby, maintaining an adequate supply of all blood groups at all blood banks and keeping certain schools ready to serve as temporary shelters.
Indian Express
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
3 military targets in Rajasthan on Pakistan's radar last night, how is the state preparing?
Post India's Operation Sindoor, Pakistan on the night of May 7-8 attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India, using drones and missiles, including three locations in Rajasthan, the Indian government has said. These are Nal in Bikaner, Phalodi, and Uttarlai in Barmer. As per the Press Information Bureau, these attempts were neutralised by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems, and debris of these attacks is now being recovered from a number of locations. All three locations targeted by Pakistan in Rajasthan have Air Force Stations. Already in a state of alert since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, Rajasthan is currently taking several measures to ensure its preparedness in case of any eventuality. These include shutting schools, conducting mock drills, cancelling flights, preparing evacuation plans, monitoring social media, ensuring availability of medicines and doctors, and cancelling leaves. Top officials are also keeping a close eye on the 1,037-kilometre International Border. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, who returned after a three-day BJP training camp in Gujarat, held a meeting at the CMO with top officials, including Director General of Police U R Sahoo and Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant. Sharma said that, in view of the prevailing circumstances, 'anti-national forces may try to disturb the communal harmony in the state' and directed the police officials to take immediate action against those spreading rumours and effectively monitor social media. While reviewing the internal security plan and disaster management of all the districts, Sharma said that availability of adequate medicines, oxygen and ambulances should be ensured in the hospitals, apart from necessary human resources, including doctors, and equipment. He also directed officials to ensure the availability of water, electricity and other essential resources and to ensure that essential services keep running smoothly. Sharma told officials that effective security arrangements should be ensured at strategically important places, and gave instructions regarding cancelling the leave of police personnel and making it mandatory for them to remain present at the district headquarters. Chief Secretary Sudhansh Pant said that Wednesday's mock drill was conducted to give advance information about air raids, and to effectively follow the instructions for the rescue of victims in case of fire or damage to buildings. Rajendra Singh Sisodia, Commandant, State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), said that as part of the security and blackout exercise, 41 teams of SDRF, in collaboration with the local administration, conducted mock drills at 'sensitive/highly sensitive places' across the state. These included places in Jaipur, border districts of Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, as well as Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Chittorgarh, Ajmer and Alwar. On the border Special precautions are being taken in the border districts, where Border Security Force (BSF) is keeping a watch on the ground. BSF personnel have increased their patrolling and the Indian Air Force (IAF) is monitoring the skies. Days ago, M L Garg, Inspector General, Frontier Headquarter, BSF Rajasthan, visited the border areas and appealed to the general public against falling prey to misinformation through social media and other channels. He had reassured that the 'BSF is alert and the border areas are secure.' The Indian Air Force is also conducting large-scale military drills along the International Border with Pakistan, as per a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued Tuesday. The drills, which began on Wednesday, will conclude at 3 am on Friday. Flights operating from airports close to the border will be suspended during this period. All major frontline fighter jets of the IAF are participating in the drills. As evident from the overnight attempts by Pakistan, the air defence systems on the Indian side have also been active. The local administration along the border districts is also taking precautions, including shutting down schools until further orders. In Barmer, Collector Tina Dabi cited the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to shut down all government and private schools, institutes, anganwadis and madrasas till class 12 indefinitely from Thursday onwards. Exams have also been postponed. Jaisalmer Collector Pratap Singh, Jodhpur Collector Gaurav Agarwal, and Bikaner Collector Namrata Vrishni issued similar orders.
