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Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Blood donation camp at Lucknow Junction
Lucknow: The Northeastern Railway Mazdoor Union organized a blood donation camp at Lucknow Junction railway station on Saturday. The camp aimed to support railway staff and raise public awareness about blood donation. Divisional railway manager Gaurav Agarwal lauded the initiative, calling it a symbol of service to humanity that fosters cooperation and brotherhood among employees. Lucknow: The Northeastern Railway Mazdoor Union organized a blood donation camp at Lucknow Junction railway station on Saturday. The camp aimed to support railway staff and raise public awareness about blood donation. Divisional railway manager Gaurav Agarwal lauded the initiative, calling it a symbol of service to humanity that fosters cooperation and brotherhood among employees. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
05-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Street plays, plantation drives mark festivities
Lucknow: Events aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainable living marked the celebrations in the city on Thursday. Railways led by DRM NR Lucknow division Sunil Kumar Verma and DRM NER Lucknow division Gaurav Agarwal observed the day by organising a street play. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The members took oath to take steps in creating awareness about a sustainable environment. The Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM) celebrated the day by planting diverse variety of saplings such as teak (Sagwan), Mountain Ebony (Kachnar), Lemon, Burflower (Kadamba), etc. all chosen for their environmental value and suitability to the region's climate. The event was graced by Sanjay Tripathi, additional director general, along with faculty members and staff. Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) organized two special events at Hazratganj Metro Station and Bhoothnath Metro Station in collaboration with local NGOs. At Hazratganj Metro Station, water pots for birds were distributed to commuters. A Metro ride for 15 children was organised, during which they drew posters to create awareness of public transport system importance. Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Rae Bareli also observed the day by planting saplings. The factory generates 4.08 MW of power via solar system, meeting around 35% of its total energy consumption. The factory planted 3.3 lakh trees and has constructed 10 borewells, 12 ponds, and 29 rainwater harvesting systems which harvest 631 million litre of water annually.
The Star
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
India to conduct mock drills in states bordering Pakistan on May 29
NEW DELHI: India will conduct large-scale mock drills across its northern and western border states on Thursday (May 29), including Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir, under the Centre's emergency preparedness initiative — Operation Shield. India will conduct large-scale mock drills across its northern and western border states on Thursday, including Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Jammu and Kashmir, under the Centre's emergency preparedness initiative — Operation Shield. In Punjab, however, the drill will be held separately on June 3, according to an official statement. These coordinated drills aim to test the readiness of the administration and civil population in the event of emergencies such as air strikes or bomb attacks. Designed as full-scale simulations, the drills will assess the functionality of control rooms, air raid warning systems, and the efficiency of civil defence services, including warden duties, firefighting, rescue operations, depot management, and evacuation planning. Sirens will be sounded as part of the drill procedures, and emergency preparedness systems will be examined under close monitoring. The Civil Defence Department in Rajasthan has already begun issuing instructions to all districts in the state, with a special focus on those bordering Pakistan. Jodhpur District Collector Gaurav Agarwal confirmed that a mock drill will take place in Jodhpur on Thursday, although the precise timing is yet to be announced. In Gujarat, the mock drills will be held in every district. The government has announced that registrations will be facilitated on the official portal for those wishing to become civil defence volunteers. The drills will simulate air attack scenarios and will be conducted at two to three locations in each district. A blackout will be enforced in the evening as part of the drill, and residents have been urged to actively participate. Haryana will observe a complete blackout at vital points and strategic locations, excluding emergency and essential services. The blackout is scheduled to begin at 8pm and will last till 8.15pm. These developments follow the Ministry of Home Affairs' earlier nationwide drill, Operation Abhyas, held on May 7 — the same day India launched Operation Sindoor, a military offensive in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor destroyed nine high-value terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating more than 100 terrorists. Authorities have reiterated that mock drills play a vital role in strengthening the nation's emergency response framework. These simulations help evaluate coordination between various arms of administration and civil defence units during crisis situations. A blackout, an integral part of such exercises, involves switching off all visible lights in a specific area for a designated time. This wartime tactic is used to make it harder for enemy aircraft to detect and target critical infrastructure during air raids, thereby improving overall defence preparedness under the cloak of darkness. - The Statesman/ANN
Hans India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Mock drills in States bordering Pakistan today
Jaipur: Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, mock drills will be conducted on Thursday in the border states of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Punjab, officials said on Wednesday. These drills in the states bordering Pakistan will be held following directives from the Union government, as these areas came under heavy attack from across the border during the recent conflict between the two nations. Sirens will be sounded during the drills, and emergency preparedness systems will be closely examined. The Civil Defence department in Rajasthan has already initiated preparations and is issuing instructions to all districts. Special emphasis is being placed on the districts located along the India-Pakistan border, where enhanced measures are underway. Jodhpur District Collector Gaurav Agarwal confirmed that a mock drill will be held in Jodhpur on Thursday, although the exact timing is yet to be finalised. Barmer Collector Tina Dabi added, 'We have received instructions regarding the mock drill scheduled for tomorrow. A meeting will be held to plan its implementation.' This comes after a similar exercise was conducted on May 7 in 28 cities across Rajasthan, aimed at preparing for potential air strikes. The increased focus on emergency preparedness came after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 when, in response, the Indian defence forces launched 'Operation Sindoor', targeting nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan in which over 100 terrorists were neutralised. The operation has led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. A mock drill is a simulation exercise designed to assess how the public and administration would respond in the event of an emergency, such as an air strike or bomb attack.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
India to hold mock drills in states bordering Pakistan tomorrow
Jaipur: Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, mock drills will be conducted on Thursday in the border states of Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Punjab, officials said on Wednesday. These drills in the states bordering Pakistan will be held following directives from the Union government, as these areas came under heavy attack from across the border during the recent conflict between the two nations. Sirens will be sounded during the drills, and emergency preparedness systems will be closely examined. The Civil Defence department in Rajasthan has already initiated preparations and is issuing instructions to all districts. Special emphasis is being placed on the districts located along the India-Pakistan border, where enhanced measures are underway. Jodhpur District Collector Gaurav Agarwal confirmed that a mock drill will be held in Jodhpur on Thursday, although the exact timing is yet to be finalised. Barmer Collector Tina Dabi added, 'We have received instructions regarding the mock drill scheduled for tomorrow. A meeting will be held to plan its implementation.' This comes after a similar exercise was conducted on May 7 in 28 cities across Rajasthan, aimed at preparing for potential air strikes. The increased focus on emergency preparedness came after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 when, in response, the Indian defence forces launched 'Operation Sindoor', targeting nine terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan in which over 100 terrorists were neutralised. The operation has led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. A mock drill is a simulation exercise designed to assess how the public and administration would respond in the event of an emergency, such as an air strike or bomb attack. The primary objective of the mock drills is to evaluate the operationality of control rooms and air raid warning systems. It also assesses the effectiveness of civil defence services. A blackout exercise involves switching off all lights in a designated area for a set period. This tactic is used to make it more difficult for the enemy to locate and target key areas during an attack, thereby enhancing the region's security under cover of darkness.
