public safety

Washington, February 28 – The U.S. Secret Service said on Saturday that it has implemented enhanced security measures around protected locations amid the escalating situation involving Iran, warning the public to expect a heightened federal presence in certain areas.In a statement, the agency...

Chennai, February 28 – The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor-turned-politician Vijay, strongly condemned the alleged sexual assault and murder of a two-year-old girl in Krishnagiri district on Saturday, demanding swift and stringent action against the accused.In a statement, TVK...

Washington, February 28 – US President Donald Trump has signaled that the objective of the ongoing American strikes in Iran is to overthrow the ruling regime, calling on the Iranian people to seize what he described as a historic opportunity to take control of their government.In an...

Kolkata, February 28 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday the launch of two new initiatives by the Kolkata Police aimed at further enhancing women's safety and confidence in the city.In a post on X, Banerjee said that several all-women "Pink Booths" would be set up...

New Delhi, February 27 The Delhi Police launched the 'TEJAS Patrol' initiative in southeast Delhi on Friday, aimed at strengthening visible policing, enhancing deterrence, and ensuring quicker response in vulnerable areas, an official said.This initiative marks a shift from routine patrolling...

Bhubaneswar, February 27 BJD president Naveen Patnaik on Friday alleged that women were not safe under the BJP rule in Odisha, and said the state government should take proactive steps to ensure their safety."While the government makes long speeches on women's safety and law and order, the...

Gangtok, February 26 The Gangtok Traffic Police has introduced two high-tech drones to improve traffic management and enhance public safety in the capital city of the Himalayan state, an official said on Thursday.The traffic police stated that the introduction of these advanced drones...

Chandigarh, February 25 An action was ordered against traffic police personnel in Batala, Punjab, for allegedly appearing in a private video, which Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia claimed was a "pre-wedding shoot," and demanded their suspension.Majithia claimed that the traffic cops...

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), February 25 One person died and more than 70 people were hospitalised after allegedly drinking contaminated water in Srikakulam district, prompting authorities to initiate emergency measures.On January 22, several residents of a colony in Srikakulam town suffered...

Lucknow/Agra (UP), February 24 Two courts in Uttar Pradesh received bomb threats via email on Tuesday afternoon, prompting authorities to conduct a search operation after evacuating staff and others, officials said.Police said the district judge in Lucknow received the threat around 1 pm...

Mumbai, February 24 – The second day of the Maharashtra State Legislature's budget session saw a heated debate over the increasing burden of non-academic duties imposed on school teachers.NCP legislator Vikram Kale raised a "Calling Attention" motion in the state Legislative Council on...

Chennai, February 24 – In a major effort to promote responsible pet ownership and enhance public safety, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has issued 73,754 pet licenses so far, requiring mandatory microchips to be implanted in registered dogs to ensure traceability and compliance with...

Hyderabad, February 23 To encourage the use of helmets among two-wheeler riders, the Malkajgiri Police Commissionerate launched a "Helmet Bank" initiative at the field level here on Monday.As part of the initiative, riders found traveling without a helmet are given the option to borrow a...

New Delhi, February 21 The Delhi Police has recovered 1,850 stolen and lost mobile phones worth approximately Rs 4 crore in the past 40 days under "Mission Reconnect," an initiative aimed at returning phones to their rightful owners in northern Delhi, an official said on Saturday.The recovered...

Bagalkot, February 20 – Prohibitory orders have been imposed in the Bagalkot city of Karnataka on Friday following tension triggered by a stone-pelting incident during the Shivaji Jayanti procession.The incident occurred in the Killa Oni area when the procession was passing in front of a...

Chandigarh, February 19 In response to the deadly swing collapse incident and "systemic deficiencies" observed at the recently concluded Surajkund International Crafts Mela, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has recommended that the state government and all relevant authorities adopt a...

Chandigarh, February 19 – The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding an incident at the Surajkund fair in Faridabad, in which police Inspector Jagdish Prasad lost his life during rescue operations, and several visitors were injured.Besides...

New Delhi, February 17 A 22-year-old man in northeast Delhi has been arrested for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle and harassing bus passengers to shoot reels for social media, police said on Tuesday.The motorcycle did not even have a registration plate, they said, adding...

Shillong, February 17 Meghalaya Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Tuesday refused to allow a discussion in the House on the illegal coal mine blast that claimed 33 lives earlier this month, citing sub judice provisions under assembly rules.The decision triggered sharp objections from...

Hyderabad, February 17 – Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar has dismissed a circulating message about a woman attempting to lure children for kidnapping as completely false.“No such incidents or gangs have been reported. Citizens are advised not to believe or forward unverified...