Civil Defence
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Why Switzerland keeps bunkers ready for its entire population: Know here
World | Jun 27, 2025, 07:26 PM ISTBunkers in Switzerland aren’t just concrete rooms - they’re part of a national mindset. From Cold War propaganda showing marmots ducking into burrows, to school drills and iodine stockpiles, the idea of survival is deeply normalised.
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Mumbai Civil Defence issues advisory for schools, public to deal with 'war-like situation' | Details
Maharashtra | May 17, 2025, 10:17 AM ISTAs per guidelines, it is the responsibility of residents to be prepared for blackouts (use thick curtains, turn off lights when needed). Use stairs and care for children, elderly, and disabled individuals and keep phones charged and carry ID cards.
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Uttar Pradesh to expand civil defence system to all 75 districts, Yogi govt issues order
Uttar Pradesh | May 16, 2025, 06:57 AM ISTThe expansion aims to enhance preparedness, ensure swift emergency response, and build a more resilient security framework across Uttar Pradesh, the state government said.
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Home Ministry asks states, UTs to strengthen civil defence measures amid India-Pakistan conflict
India | May 09, 2025, 05:04 PM ISTIn a letter, the Home Ministry asked the states and UTs to invoke Section 11 and grant emergency procurement powers to their respective Directors of Civil Defence. This step is aimed at enabling swift and efficient implementation of precautionary and protective measures.
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Mock drills in nearly 300 'civil defence districts' with sensitive installations | What it means
India | May 06, 2025, 05:19 PM ISTIn response to emerging security threats following the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the MHA has ordered mock drills in nearly 300 ‘civil defence districts’ across India. These districts contain sensitive installations such as nuclear plants, refineries, and military bases.
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India-Pakistan tensions: Home Secretary to hold key meeting on Civil Defence today
World | May 06, 2025, 01:37 AM ISTThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has instructed all states to conduct mock drills on Wednesday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Home Secretary Govind Mohan has called a meeting on Tuesday regarding Civil Defence.
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Atishi passes proposal to reinstate 10,000 bus marshals for anti-pollution duties in Delhi
Delhi | Nov 09, 2024, 04:47 PM ISTDelhi CM Atishi announced the reinstatement of the bus marshals days after directions from LG VK Saxena during a meeting over the air pollution condition in the national capital.
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Cyclone Mocha: Civil defence teams deployed in West Bengal's Bakkhali Sea Beach after warning
Kolkata | May 14, 2023, 10:07 AM ISTThe National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) sent 8 groups and 200 rescuers to West Bengal's Digha after alerts about cyclone 'Mocha' strengthening into a serious tempest.
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Civil Defence employee impersonating as ASI of Delhi Police arrested
News | Jun 15, 2021, 06:33 PM ISTRailway Unit of Delhi Police arrested Jai Kishan Yadav, Deputy Post Warden (Civil Defence) from Old Delhi Railway Station for impersonating as an ASI of Delhi Police.
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Here's how police nabbed civil defence employee spying for Pakistan's ISI
India | Oct 31, 2020, 11:41 PM ISTRajasthan Police on Saturday arrested a civil defence employee at a Military Engineering Services (MES) posted in Rajasthan's Niwaru, for working as espionage agents of a Pakistani intelligence agency.
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It was public's fault: Eye-witness shares details of Bengaluru violence
News | Aug 12, 2020, 06:16 PM ISTSharif, who belongs to Civil Defence and also an eye witness to the vandalisation of DJ Halli Police Station in Bengaluru where violence had broken out on late night of August 11, held the public accountable for the violence which has killed at least three people.