public safety

New Delhi, April 10 In an effort to improve safety and better utilize public infrastructure, the Delhi government plans to set up nearly 300 police posts across flyovers, FOBs, and pedestrian subways, PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Friday.The Public Works Department (PWD), which...

Bengaluru, April 10 A day after a video of a man seen in a disoriented state went viral on social media with claims that he was under the influence of a so-called “zombie drug”, police on Friday arrested a 29-year-old employee of a private firm here for uploading the “misleading” video...

Vadodara, April 10 A 60-year-old man was killed after a portion of a bus station collapsed on him in Vadodara city, Gujarat, on Friday afternoon, police said.The structure, made of plaster of Paris (PoP) and other materials, in the upper part of the central bus station in the Sayajiganj area...

New Delhi, April 9 A bomb threat email sent to the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Thursday triggered a massive security drill across key government establishments and public locations, officials said.The email landed in multiple government and other inboxes at 8:14 am, including those linked to...

Bhubaneswar, April 8 Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan said on Wednesday that the state government was considering enacting legislation to curb the use of offensive and abusive language on social media, noting that these platforms were becoming "toxic media"."Those making vile...

Thane, April 8 Three young men who performed dangerous stunts on a scooter for social media reels and instant fame have landed in legal trouble in the Thane district.Police apprehended the trio, residents of Dombivli, and filed a case against them before letting them go home with a warning, a...

Nagpur, April 8 Several customers created a commotion at a gas depot in the Nara area of Nagpur city after receiving false delivery messages on Wednesday.Police said that around 25 to 30 customers received SMS alerts claiming that their LPG cylinders had been delivered. However, the customers...

Barwani (MP), April 8 Mild tremors were felt in the Barwani district of Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon, causing panicked residents to rush out of their homes.Officials said there are no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.Senior scientist Vedprakash Singh Chandel from...

Bengaluru, April 8 The Karnataka government on Wednesday appealed to auto drivers, owners, and the public not to pay attention to any rumors regarding the shortage of auto gas.It stated that some private auto gas supply companies are experiencing a shortage; to address this, state-owned oil...

Chennai, April 8 – Edappadi K Palaniswami launched a strong attack on the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government on Wednesday, calling it a "failure model" and urging voters to remove it from power in the upcoming Assembly elections.Addressing a public meeting in Velachery, the...

Chennai, April 8 AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday criticized the Stalin-led government, calling it a "failed model" that has been unable to fulfill its promises regarding filling government vacancies, providing jobs to youth, or even preventing massive flooding in Chennai during...

Kuwait City, April 8 – The Kuwait Ministry of Interior has issued a strong appeal to all citizens and residents to stay indoors and only go out if absolutely necessary, citing the current conditions in the country.In its official statement, the Ministry announced precautionary measures aimed...

Imphal, April 7 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Tuesday that the state government has decided to hand over the investigation into the bomb attack in Bishnupur district, which claimed the lives of two children, to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).Addressing a press...

Islamabad, April 7 – Authorities have imposed Section 144 in Rawalpindi until April 20, citing the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf protest outside the Adiala jail, local media reported on Tuesday.In an order released on Monday, Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Hassan Waqar Cheema enforced Section 144...

Patna, April 7 – Amid a severe shortage of LPG in the Muzaffarpur district, police have busted an organized gang involved in illegal gas refilling and black marketing, exposing a dangerous and well-coordinated network.Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted in the Nariyar area under the...

Peshawar, April 5 At least 45 people have died and 105 have been injured in rain-related incidents across the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan over the last 10 days, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Sunday.In a report covering damages caused by...

Latur, April 5 The police in Latur city, Maharashtra, have registered cases against eight motorcycle riders for using modified mufflers that produce excessive noise, an official said on Sunday.The action was taken as part of a drive carried out on Saturday to enforce traffic discipline, curb...

Srinagar, April 4 Authorities in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir issued a medium-intensity avalanche warning for the next 24 hours on Saturday, urging people to remain highly vigilant, officials said.The avalanche, of medium intensity, is likely to occur above 2,400 meters in the...

New Delhi, April 3 – Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night, causing panic among residents who rushed out of their homes and office buildings. However, there were no immediate reports of any casualties.According to information shared by...

New Delhi, April 2 A civil defense mock drill was conducted across all 13 districts of Delhi on Thursday, simulating a hostile attack scenario with air raid warnings, blackout measures, and evacuation exercises in place.The large-scale exercise, carried out by the Directorate of Civil Defence...