Country’s 18 civil defence groups can collectively call on several hundred thousand volunteers in times of crisis or war ...

In the wake of rising tensions with Pakistan, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has authorized all states and Union Territories to activate emergency powers under the Civil Defence Rules, 1968. This ...

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): The concept of civil defence has become a subject of growing public interest in Bhopal and across Madhya Pradesh following recent mock drills in five key cities—Bhopal, ...

Israel has stepped up air strikes in southern and central Gaza, hitting areas beyond the yellow line in violation of the ceasefire, including the Bureij camp and eastern Khan Younis. At the same time, ...

volunteers will receive training and will assist the public when required, guided by principles of service and patriotism. Currently, the civil defence organisation operates in 12 locations statewide.

Earlier, the civil defence department issued guidelines for conducting a blackout and mock drill in all the 41 districts of the state on Thursday evening. (Image: PTI) After the government decided to ...