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  Why Switzerland keeps bunkers ready for its entire population: Know here

  World | June 27, 2025 19:26 IST

  Bunkers 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 IST

  As 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 6:57 IST

  The 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 17:04 IST

  In 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 17:19 IST

  In 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 1:37 IST

  The 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 | November 09, 2024 16:47 IST

  Delhi 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

  May 14, 2023 10:07 IST

  The 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 | June 15, 2021 18:33 IST

  Railway 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 | October 31, 2020 23:41 IST

  Rajasthan 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 | August 12, 2020 18:16 IST

  Sharif, 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.

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