Delhi Police conduct security drill in capitalOctober 6th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Tuesday conducted a security drill at a cinema hall and two markets to measure the preparedness level of various authorities in case of any emergency. "A security drill was conducted at Vishal Cinema in Rajouri Garden and at Central Market in Lajpat Nagar and in Najafgarh area," Delhi Police's public relations officer Rajan Bhagat told IANS.
Hillary unwinds shopping at Delhi Haat, dines at BukharaJuly 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After a hectic day addressing events, it was time to relax in the evening. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton went to Delhi Haat, a popular shopping destination in south Delhi where artisans from across India showcase their wares, and later enjoyed a quiet dinner at the Bukhara in Maurya Sheraton.
Delhi Metro security force being strengthenedJuly 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - To provide fool-proof security to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the government has created 3,039 posts in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), parliament was informed Tuesday. Replying to a question in the house, Minister of State for Home Affairs Mullapally Ramachandran said the increase in the strength of the CISF, deployed for the security of the DMRC, is a continuous process.
Metro commuters caught unaware by mock terror drillJune 28th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Commuters of the Delhi Metro were caught by surprise Sunday when a series of mock drills conducted at five metro sites caused rail traffic to come to a standstill for over 40 minutes. Starting 8 a.m., the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) staged mock drills wherein scenes depicting terrorist attacks and serial bomb blasts were created simultaneously in five different metro premises, a DMRC statement said.
Security drill at Parliament HouseMay 30th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Security personnel Saturday conducted a drill at the Parliament House here to test their preparedness in an emergency, two days before the house meets for the first time after general elections. Using dog squads, the police and paramilitary personnel as well as parliament's Watch and Ward Staff sought to check their efficiency levels if an emergency evacuation was called for.
Congress leads in all seven Delhi seatsMay 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Congress party was leading in all seven parliamentary constituencies in the national capital, after three hours of vote counting Saturday. Those leading were Kapil Sibal from Chandni Chowk, Sandeep Dikshit from East Delhi, Ramesh Kumar from South Delhi, Krishna Tirath from Northwest Delhi, J.P.
Nominations of 56 candidates in Delhi rejectedApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - As many as 56 nominations for the polls to the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi were rejected during scrutiny, the election office said Monday. 'A total of 222 candidates had filed their nominations for the seven constituencies.
Nominations of 56 candidates in Delhi rejectedApril 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - As many as 56 nominations for the polls to the seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi were rejected during scrutiny, the election office said Monday. 'A total of 222 candidates had filed their nominations for the seven constituencies.
South Africa will ensure security to IPL players, says Rajiv ShuklaMarch 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajiv Shukla on Thursday said that the South African Government has consented to provide all security measures to the teams participating in the Indian Premier League (IPL). "Security precautions would be taken in South Africa.
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.
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.
Police kill four in south DelhiJanuary 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Four people suspected to be criminals were shot dead in the heart of south Delhi by the Delhi Police, an IANS journalist at the site said.
Delhi police chief assures adequate security for Republic DayJanuary 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal Friday said the capital is under more terror threats this year in the run-up to the Republic Day in comparison to last year and the police have taken adequate security measures.
Two shops gutted in Delhi fireDecember 24th, 2008 NEW DELHI - Two shops were gutted Thursday in a fire in a south Delhi market. There were no casualties, officials said.
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