public safety

Chandigarh, March 4 Holi, the festival of colors, was celebrated across Punjab, Haryana, and their common capital, Chandigarh, with traditional fervor on Wednesday.People smeared "gulal" on each other, splashed water balloons, and exchanged sweets to mark the occasion.Colors of all hues, and...

New Delhi, March 4 The Delhi Police is on high alert during Holi, deploying over 15,000 personnel to enforce strict law and order in the city.A senior police officer said teams have been deployed at 134 major intersections to apprehend those driving under the influence. Serious violations will...

Bhubaneswar, March 3 – The Odisha Police have made extensive security arrangements in view of the Holi celebrations across the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, informed Suresh Dev Datta Singh, Commissioner of Police, on Tuesday.Speaking to the media, Singh said that Holi is celebrated...

Ahmedabad, March 3 In a joint operation, the Ahmedabad city crime branch and cyber cell have arrested a man from West Bengal for the recent wave of hoax bomb threat emails targeting schools and courts in Gujarat, police said on Tuesday.In the past few months, several schools in Gujarat and...

New Delhi, March 3 The national capital will witness intensified vigilance at all motorable borders between Delhi and Haryana and Delhi and Uttar Pradesh, as part of the elaborate security arrangements to ensure peaceful celebrations, an official said on Tuesday.More than 15,000 police...

Puri, March 3 A period of mild tension prevailed near the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, on Tuesday, following a brief commotion among devotees celebrating 'Dola Purnima', officials said.However, no injuries were reported, and the situation was quickly brought under control, they...

Ranchi/Jamshedpur, March 3 Elaborate security arrangements, including the additional deployment of police personnel and the mobilization of patrolling teams, have been made across Jharkhand ahead of the Holi festival, officers said on Tuesday.The state police headquarters issued directives to...

Hyderabad, March 2 Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar on Monday advised citizens to celebrate the Holi festival in the city in a peaceful atmosphere.He warned that strict action would be taken against those who cause inconvenience to others.Sajjanar, who held a video conference with...

Patna, March 1 The Bihar Police has taken necessary steps to ensure a safe and peaceful Holi across the state on Wednesday, officials said.Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) Pankaj Kumar Darad said officers in all districts have been asked to remain vigilant to ensure that the...

Hyderabad, March 2 – Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar warned on Monday that strict action would be taken against those who throw coloured water or other coloured substances at unwilling people during Holi celebrations.He issued a notification prohibiting the throwing of coloured...

Bhopal/Barwani, March 2 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday extended greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Holi, urging citizens to celebrate the festival with enthusiasm while ensuring safety, maintaining law and order, and keeping the ongoing school...

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...