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Pakistani Troops Resume Unprovoked Firing at LoC in Jammu & Kashmir

Srinagar, May 8  — A day after a sharp surge in cross-border shelling that claimed the lives of 12 civilians and a soldier, Pakistani troops once again carried out unprovoked ceasefire violations at multiple locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. According to the Army, the ceasefire breaches took place during…

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Operation Abhyas: Civil Defense Mock Drill Conducted Across Gurugram to Test Emergency Preparedness

Gurugram, May 7 – A large-scale civil defense mock drill was conducted across multiple locations in Gurugram on Wednesday afternoon under “Operation Abhyas” to assess public preparedness and safety during emergency situations, particularly in the event of an air raid. The drill began at 4PM with a siren alert, prompting immediate awareness and caution among…

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Mock Drill Conducted Under ‘Operation Abhyas’ to Test Emergency Preparedness in Sonipat

Sonipat, May 7: A large-scale mock drill was organized by the district administration under “Operation Abhyas” at 4 PM on Wednesday to assess emergency preparedness and raise public awareness. The exercise was led by Deputy Commissioner Dr. Manoj Kumar. The drill began with a siren at the Mini Secretariat, simulating an emergency situation. Rescue operations…

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Nationwide Civil Defense Mock Drill: Blackout in Delhi, Mumbai from 8 PM Today!

 Mumbai 7 may : In a major preparedness exercise, the Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that a nationwide Civil Defense Mock Drill will be conducted across 244 districts today, starting from 8 PM. As part of this large-scale operation, metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai will undergo a planned blackout, with residents urged to…

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Greater Noida ACEO Vows Action on Industrial Encroachments and Infrastructure Gaps

Greater Noida, May 7: A campaign to remove encroachments from roads in Greater Noida’s industrial sectors will be launched soon. The directive was given by the Additional CEO (ACEO) of Greater Noida Authority, Mr. Soumya Srivastava, during a meeting with representatives of the Indian Industries Association (IIA) and Indian Entrepreneurs Association. This initiative is part…

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Khelo India Youth Games 2025: Bihar’s Suhani Wins Bronze, Rajasthan Dominates Track Cycling

New Delhi, May 7: Track cycling events continued with high energy on Day 2 of the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, held at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Delhi. Rajasthan maintained a strong grip, clinching three gold and one bronze medal. Bihar’s daughter Suhani Kumari also made her mark by securing a bronze. Deputy Commissioner…

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Officials Must Prepare Accounting of Funds Spent in Village Panchayats: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

Palwal, May 7: In accordance with the directives of Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, future funding under HRDF (Human Resource Development Fund) for development in village panchayats will be released only after the accounting of previously spent funds under tied and untied grants. Therefore, officials must bring a detailed account of all funds…

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Dhirendra Khadgata Takes Charge as New Municipal Commissioner of Faridabad

 Faridabad , 7 may : IAS officer Dhirendra Khadgata has officially assumed charge as the new Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation, Faridabad. He was warmly welcomed by Additional Commissioner Gaurav Antil and other senior officials with a bouquet. After taking charge, Commissioner Khadgata met with the Mayor of Faridabad, Mrs. Praveen Joshi, and subsequently conducted…

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Faridabad: Civil Defence Mock Drill Conducted at 11 Locations Across the District

Faridabad, May 7: As part of the nationwide Civil Defence Exercise, a mock drill simulating an air strike was conducted across 11 key locations in Faridabad district on Wednesday afternoon. The drill commenced precisely at 4PM with the sound of sirens, triggering alertness and swift action by emergency teams. Rescue teams, including ambulances, fire brigades,…

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Cabinet Approves Expansion of IITs in Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, and Kerala

NEW DELHI, 07 MAY: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved expansion of academic and infrastructure capacity (Phase-`B’ construction) of five new IlTs which had been established in the States/UT of Andhra Pradesh (IIT Tirupati), Kerala (IIT Palakkad), Chhattisgarh (IIT Bhilai), Jammu & Kashmir (IIT Jammu) and Karnataka (IIT…

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