Tamil Nadu Atomic Research Centre conducts off-site mock drillOctober 8th, 2009 KALPAKKAM - The Madras Atomic Power Station conducted a mock drill at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu to prepare villagers around the site in case of any possible radiation leakage. The drill was organised by the power station officials along with Kancheepuram district administration on Wednesday.
Sadqi border check-post overflows with patriotism during Beating Retreat ceremonyOctober 6th, 2009 SADQI BORDER - Thousands of people from across India and even abroad come to Punjab to witness the Beating Retreat ceremonies held at the Sadqi joint check-post at India-Pakistan Border in Punjab. People start gathering at joint check-post around 5'o clock in the evening to observe the ceremony.
Centre should look after coastal security, says KeralaSeptember 26th, 2009 KOCHI - Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan Saturday called for the central government to take up the security of the coasts. "The need of the hour is that the centre should take up the security of the coast.
Mock drill in the dark in MumbaiAugust 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - In a joint exercise of night combat, personnel of the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Maharashtra Police took part in the mock drill conducted in Mumbai. The objective of this exercise was to make the personnel battle ready and counter any acts of terrorism particularly after dusk and in pitch darkness.
ONGC starts oil exploration off Kochi coast in KeralaAugust 2nd, 2009 KOCHI - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Sunday started a major oil exploration drill off Kochi coast, which could give a major boost to Kerala's industrial prospects. The top officials visited the site with the help of helicopters, where ONGC Chairman and Managing Director, R S Sharma, formally launched the drill with a traditional coconut-cracking ceremony.
Govt. says no to sending armed forces to fight Maoists in LalgarhJune 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Government on Friday ruled out the possibility of sending armed forces to fight Maoists in the wake of violence in Lalgarh area in West Bengal. Addressing an Army function in the national capital, Defense Minister A.
Mock counting of votes held in Andhra PradeshMay 3rd, 2009 HYDERABAD - Mock counting of votes was held Sunday in 106 centres across Andhra Pradesh as the election authorities checked the preparedness for the counting to be taken up May 16. Chief Electoral Officer I.V.
News of 'terrorist attack' creates panic in ChandigarhApril 10th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Panic gripped Chandigarh Friday as news of a terrorist attack at the police recruit training centre spread through the city. However, it later turned out to be a mock drill by the security forces.
Himachal Pradesh Police conduct mock disaster management drill in DharamsalaApril 10th, 2009 DHARAMSALA - Himachal Pradesh Police have conducted a mock disaster management drill in Dharamsala to train its personnel to face any emergency situation. Himachal Pradesh Police Programme Coordinator and Assistant Commandant, Ved Prakash, said the drill was more important for Dharamsala as it was an earthquake prone area.
India bracing to prevent another terror strike: AntonyFebruary 10th, 2009 BANGALORE - India is making all-out efforts to prevent another Mumbai-style terror attack by adequately equipping its security forces and beefing up the intelligence network, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said Wednesday.
Security drill held in Delhi marketsFebruary 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Sunday afternoon carried out a mock drill at the Palika Bazaar and Connaught Place areas to determine the response of various agencies in case of a bomb threat. A call was made around 3.20 p.m.
Kerala okays new 2,400 MW thermal power plantFebruary 3rd, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - The Kerala government Wednesday gave its nod to set up a 2,400 MW thermal power plant in the state facing shortages of electricity supply. Chief Minister V.S.
Boom town Noida lags behind in fire safetyFebruary 2nd, 2009 NOIDA - It is home to luxury apartments, swish malls and IT offices, but this suburb next to the national capital is not equipped with adequate emergency fire services. Fire officials too admit there is an acute manpower shortage.
Plane at Delhi airport reports suspected hijackersJanuary 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Security forces rushed to the Delhi airport after the pilot of an Indigo aircraft Sunday evening reported suspected hijackers on board, an official said. 'The pilot said he is suspecting a hijacker on board and asked for priority landing.
Hijack scare at Delhi airport over, passengers deboardJanuary 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - An emergency landing at Delhi airport Sunday afternoon created a scare as the pilot reported suspected hijackers on board after a passenger's misbehaviour, but the crisis blew over later in the evening. Security forces rushed to the Indira Gandhi International Airport after the pilot of an Indigo aircraft reported suspected hijackers on board, an official said.
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