Latest Common Alerting Protocol News & Updates

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The government on Saturday tested indigenous mobile emergency alert system nationwide to safeguard its citizens when nature strikes.The system, called ‘Cell Broadcast Alert’, is currently under pan-India testing, in the form of a flash SMS message from the NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority).“NDMA will test Cell Broadcast Alerts on 2 May 2026 in your area. On receiving the message on your mobile phone, no action is required. Please do not panic,” the not…

New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday, will launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system aimed at ensuring faster and more effective delivery of emergency alerts to citizens. The system has been developed by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to enable faster and more effective dissemination of critical information…