Kolkata, July 16 (IANS) Entire Kolkata has been wrapped under blanket security coverage since early Thursday morning on the occasion of the Ratha Yatra festival, with major processions scheduled to be organised in different pockets of the city, the biggest and the most colourful of which is the one by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON).Since Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will himself inaugurate the ISKCON procession by pulling the rope of the Rath and also walk for so…
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New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) After Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu’s directives regarding zero-tolerance to encroachment, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for 14 Flying Squad Teams and four Quick Response Teams, an official said on Sunday. The initiative is expected to strengthen the land-owning agency’s enforcement framework for securing government land and preventing unauthorised constructions and encroachments, the DDA official sai…
Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Adani Electricity observed ‘National Electrical Safety Week 2026’ across its offices and supply areas between June 26-July 2.During the week, various electrical safety-related educational workshops and programmes were organised for employees and customers.The theme for the year was “Competency, Compliance, and Caution – Ensuring Electrical Safety.”“At Adani Electricity, we powered lives responsibly and reaffirmed our commitment to safe practices, a skilled workf…
Jaipur, June 26 (IANS) Jaipur has been placed on high alert ahead of Muharram processions, with the city police and district administration rolling out an extensive security and traffic management plan to ensure peaceful observance of Yaum-e-Ashura.Around 3,000 police personnel, along with Quick Response Teams (QRTs), Emergency Response Teams (ERTs), Intelligence units and cyber monitoring teams, have been deployed across the city.Authorities have imposed traffic restrictions across the Walled C…
Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Adani Electricity has proactively escalated its disaster management readiness in preparation for the monsoon season, aiming to safeguard its 3.15 million customers from potential disruptions, it was announced on Wednesday.To address any emergencies that may arise during the monsoon, Adani Electricity has activated its Central Disaster Control Centre (CDCC). This pivotal hub will orchestrate response efforts and operate round-the-clock, ensuring swift action and communicati…
Ahmedabad, June 20 (IANS) The Ahmedabad City Police has put in place extensive security and traffic management arrangements for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) UG re-examination scheduled on June 21, with more than 10,000 candidates expected to appear across 23 examination centres in the city.According to officials, 10,445 students will sit for the examination at 23 centres. Security arrangements have been made in accordance with guidelines issued by the National Testing Agency…
Srinagar, June 14 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 (SANJY), J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat chaired a security review meeting on Sunday at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Srinagar.A police statement said that DGP J&K Nalin Prabhat chaired the security review meeting at the Conference Hall of PCR Kashmir to assess and strengthen security arrangements for the smooth, safe and peaceful conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.The meeting was attended by Special DGP Coor…
Patna, May 15 (IANS) Following the formal handover of security responsibilities at Darbhanga Airport, Director General of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Praveer Ranjan, visited the airport to assess operational preparedness and welfare arrangements for deployed personnel. He was accompanied by senior officers, including Binita Thakur and Senthil Avoodai Krishna Raj S.During the visit, the DG inspected barrack accommodations, mess facilities, the Security Hold Area (SHA), and other…
Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) As West Bengal is heading for the first phase of the two-phase Assembly polls on April 23 for 152 constituencies scattered over 16 districts, all constituencies in seven out of those 16 districts are under the scanner of the Election Commission of India (ECI) over security concerns on polling days.These seven districts are the two minority-dominated districts of Malda and Murshidabad, North Dinajpur, Cooch Behar, Birbhum, West Midnapore, and West Burdwan.Out of these sev…
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) In a step towards environmental protection, the Delhi government has notified a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and reactivated the Green Helpline number 1800118600 for reporting offences related to trees, an official said on Monday. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the initiative as a historic decision aimed at safeguarding Delhi’s green cover and ensuring strict enforcement of tree protection laws, a statement said.She said that the SOP has been notified by …