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From Jammu To Tamil Nadu, Nuclear Cities, Border Zones On Alert As India Runs Civil Defence Drills

From Jammu To Tamil Nadu, Nuclear Cities, Border Zones On Alert As India Runs Civil Defence Drills

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Last Updated:May 06, 2025, 17:36 IST Civilians and officials across Jammu, Lucknow, Puri, New Delhi and other districts are taking part in civil defence drills after MHA’s directive to states. Jammu & Kashmir SDRF personnel conduct a mock drill at Dal Lake, a day before the nationwide mock drills ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs, in Srinagar. (IMAGE: PTI) From Uttar Pradesh to Tamil Nadu, officials across the country on Tuesday have already begun to check wartime preparedness, a day ahead of the planned security drills as tensions remain heightened between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Union Home Ministry has asked states to conduct civil defence drills on May 7, Wednesday, but some states have already begun practicing drills and checking wartime preparedness. Drills and security checks were performed across the length and breadth of the nation. With school students doing air raid simulations in Jammu to air raid sirens being put to test in Lucknow, officials are preparing civilians for any kind of emergencies that may arise if …

Ayodhaya divided into six zones to handle surge in devotees due to Maha Kumbh | Latest News India

Ayodhaya divided into six zones to handle surge in devotees due to Maha Kumbh | Latest News India

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Feb 18, 2025 10:03 AM IST Devotees flock to Ayodhya for darshan of Lord Shri Ram and Hanuman amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela. Ayodhya is witnessing a surge in the number of devotees visiting the holy city amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, one of the world’s largest religious gatherings. Devotees, while visiting the Maha Kumbh, are also taking a tour of Ayodhya Ram Temple during their pilgrimage. A sea of devotees visiting Ayodhya’s Ram Temple amid the ongoing Maha Kumbh mela in Prayagraj. (X/ANI) Ayodhya is around 160 kilometres away from Prayagraj, the Maha Kumbh venue. Security has been enhanced in Ayodhya to ensure crowd management as more and more devotees come to the city. Visuals from Ayodhya show a sea of devotees making their way to the Ram Temple. The city of Ayodhya has been divided into six zones and 11 sectors to ensure better management, said Ayodhya Superintendent of Police Madhuvan Kumar Singh according to an ANI report. Security arrangements in Ayodhya “The number of devotees is increasing day …

Panel for no-honking zones, safety devices at black spots in Chandigarh

Panel for no-honking zones, safety devices at black spots in Chandigarh

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Jan 29, 2025 10:10 AM IST A meeting, chaired by Chandigarh deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, focused on several key initiatives, including upgrades to road infrastructure, engineering improvements and stricter traffic regulations The District Road Safety Committee (DRSC) met on Tuesday to discuss a series of road safety and traffic management measures, aimed at improving commuter safety and traffic flow. Notable measures discussed included the closure of median cuts on the dividing road between Sector 14/25, establishment of “No-Honking Zones” across Chandigarh. (Getty image) The meeting, chaired by deputy commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, focused on several key initiatives, including upgrades to road infrastructure, engineering improvements and stricter traffic regulations. Notable measures discussed included the closure of median cuts on the dividing road between Sector 14/25, establishment of “No-Honking Zones” across the city, and creation of a dedicated left lane for heavy vehicles on Vikas Marg and Purv Marg. The committee also recommended installation of cat eye road studs and rumble strips at black spots, updated signage as per IRC code at key locations, apart from …

Cabinet sub-committee gives approval to declare four forest areas as eco-sensitive zones

Cabinet sub-committee gives approval to declare four forest areas as eco-sensitive zones

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The Cabinet sub-committee in a meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship of Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre gave its approval for the declaration of eco-sensitive zones for four forest areas. They are Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in Chikkamagaluru district, Bankapura Wolf Sanctuary in Koppal, Uttaragudda Wildlife Sanctuary in Chitradurga, and Arsikere Bear Sanctuary in Hassan district. No hindrance to public Mr. Khandre said that declaring eco-sensitive zones around wildlife sanctuaries would not cause any hindrance to the public or locals. He added that in four of the State’s wildlife sanctuaries, the eco-sensitive zone would range from a minimum of 1 km to a maximum of 10 km. However, in areas with human settlements or private land, the zone would be limited to just 1 km, ensuring that locals and farmers face no inconvenience. As per the Ministry of Forest, Environment, and Climate Change guidelines, activities in eco-sensitive zones are categorised into promoted, regulated, and prohibited. Promoted activities In the promoted activities, there are no restrictions on activities such as existing agriculture, organic farming, horticulture, and the …

On India-China border situation, Army chief rules out ‘buffer zones’ along LAC | Latest News India

On India-China border situation, Army chief rules out ‘buffer zones’ along LAC | Latest News India

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Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Monday described the situation along the border with China as “stable but sensitive”, asserting there were no buffer zones along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both the Indian and Chinese armies pulled back their forward-deployed troops and equipment from the two flashpoints along the contested LAC. “It is stable but sensitive. There have been a series of meetings. Even the Prime Minister has met the Chinese head…Coming on to Depsang and Demchok, April 2029 onwards, both sides had moved forward and stopped the other side from going to the traditional areas where they were carrying out the patrolling,” ANI quoted General Dwivedi as saying during his annual Army Day press conference. ALSO READ: China building villages near Doklam in Bhutan: Satellite data “As far as verification patrolling, two rounds have already been completed by both sides over a period of time and both are quite satisfied about it. As far as the grazing ground is concerned, they have now mutually agreed upon,” he added. The army chief said …

Creation of safe vulture zones in India remains a challenge, experts say | Latest News India

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The creation of safe zones for vultures in India remains a significant challenge, with the five-year deadline for the species’ conservation plan set to end next year, experts have said as the dwindling population of the scavenger bird poses a critical risk to the ecosystem. Of the 23 species of vultures found in the world, nine are in India and of them four are critically endangered. (HT File Photo) The concern was highlighted by subject matter experts at the National Symposium for Vulture Conservation, 2024, held in Ahmedabad and organised by the Bird Conservation Society of Gujarat. India’s three Gyps species vulture population, once around 40 million in the 1980s, suffered a drastic 90% decline by the 1990s to about 4 million. Over the next decade, the population further dropped by 99%, reducing the number to approximately 40,000. Further declines over the years have left the current estimated population at around 20,000 vultures. The three species include Long-billed Vulture, White-backed Vulture, and Slender-billed Vulture. Diclofenac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in livestock, has caused …

Nipah Virus in Kerala: Containment zones declared; schools, colleges to remain shut

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Image Source : PTI Nipah virus reported in Kerala. The Kerala government on Tuesday imposed lockdown-like restrictions at containment zones in Malappuram where a 24-year-old recently died due to Nipah infection. Earlier in the day, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said 126 people in Malappuram were isolated as high-risk individuals after the death a 24-year-old man recently due to Nipah infection and of them, 13 were tested and their samples were found negative. 175 people in contact list of deceased patient Veena George had on Monday said that currently there are 175 people in the contact list of the deceased patient. “Out of them, 74 are health workers. 126 are primary contact while 49 are in the secondary contact list,” the minister said. Out of the primary contact list, 104 are under high risk category. Ten people are under treatment at Manjeri medical college hospital, the minister said, adding that the samples of 13 people have been sent for testing. In the meantime, the health department has formed 66 teams and fever survey has started …

NTCA letter to expedite forest relocation from tiger zones draws activist ire

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A tiger is seen yawning in a pond amid the monsoon season, at Assam State Zoo, in Guwahati. | Photo Credit: ANI A recent letter by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) — the apex body tasked with tiger conservation — asking 19 States to “prioritise” the removal of villagers who are residents in the core tiger zones has drawn the ire of several organisations and activists, who have written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav protesting these directions. “It has been observed that 591 villages comprising 64,801 families are still residing in the core area (of the tiger zone). The progress of village relocation is very slow and it poses grave concern in the light of tiger conservation,” said the letter written by G.S. Bharadwaj, Additional DGF (Project Tiger) and Member Secretary, NTCA to Subhash Malkede, Chief Wildlife Warden, Karnataka on June 19 this year. Though The Hindu has only viewed this letter, similar letters have been sent to other States too. Karnataka has 81 villages in the core zone with 1,175 families having …

Some areas may be declared ‘no habitation’ zones, survivors hope for govt support – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Wayanad: Damaged houses and the terrain in the Chooralmala village a month after the Wayanad landslides disaster that struck Kerala on July 30. Some areas of Wayanad, Kerala, severely impacted by the July 30 landslides, may be permanently declared “no habitation” zones due to the extensive topographical changes, according to Kerala government authorities. The Gayathri river’s swollen, widened path has left a trail of destruction, rendering human habitation impossible in certain parts of Punchirimattam and Chooralmala villages. Survivors struggle with trauma and uncertainty Survivors of the landslides are grappling with trauma and uncertainty. Many are reluctant to return to their devastated homes, fearing further calamities. Rajesh T, a resident of Punchirimattam, expressed his disbelief at the condition of his home, now filled with muck and debris. Similarly, Unais C, a goods auto driver from Mundakkai, lost his entire cement stock, which he had stored to supplement his income.  “I cannot believe my house is all filled up with muck and the windows, gates everything has fallen apart. Two houses right …

Gujarat Cracks Down On Non-Compliant Game Zones

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At least 28 were killed after a massive fire at gaming zone in Gujarat’s Rajkot on May 25. Rajkot: After a massive fire at a gaming zone in Rajkot claimed at least 28 lives on Saturday, the Gujarat government has now issued a directive to register cases against the owners of all such establishments that are being run flouting the norms. According to the directive, cases will be filed against those lacking NOCs during the verification process, invoking strict sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and imposing non-bailable clauses. The directive has been sent to all the collectors and municipal commissioners across the state for immediate enforcement. Subsequently, the district police chiefs have been notified, with explicit instructions to register cases and take stringent action against the violators. The mandate requires a thorough inspection of all the locations where large gatherings take place, including temples, mosques, schools, colleges, malls, theaters, food markets, densely populated areas, and gaming zones. The police and revenue officials will conduct joint verifications at each location to assess the status …