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Srinagar-bound flight declares emergency after encountering hailstorm

Srinagar-bound flight declares emergency after encountering hailstorm

Videos of the moments of turbulence have emerged on social media in which panic-stricken passengers could be heard making religious supplications as the plane swayed

21 May,2025 11:11 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Vidhan Bhavan security check gate

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Vidhan Bhavan security check gate

According to Rahul Narvekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Assembly, the cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit in the scanning machine installed at the security check

19 May,2025 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | Sanjeev Shivadekar
Civil defence course to be introduced in Mumbai University curriculum

Civil defence course to be introduced in Mumbai University curriculum

MoU signed between Directorate and varsity; course to train students in emergency response and coordination with civic bodies; this course will be taught in all engineering colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai and will carry a weightage of 25 marks

12 May,2025 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies
Caller, three passengers detained after hoax call regarding bomb on train

Caller, three passengers detained after hoax call regarding bomb on train

The train was scheduled to stop at Wadi station at 1:21 am. On arrival, officers from the Government Railway Police (GRP), City Police, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) boarded the coach to investigate. A complete search was carried out, but no suspicious item was found, officials said

11 May,2025 10:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Thane to host Operation Abhyas mock drill today to test emergency preparedness

Thane to host Operation Abhyas mock drill today to test emergency preparedness

During the mock drill, citizens are requested to remain calm, refrain from believing in rumours, avoid taking selfies, and strictly follow the instructions provided by the authorities

11 May,2025 02:08 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Highlighting the need to train persons with disabilities for emergency protocols

Highlighting the need to train persons with disabilities for emergency protocols

Thankfully, we now have a ceasefire. This gives us the opportunity to ensure we are better prepared to empower persons with disabilities with protocols for future emergencies. A few city organisations are already laying the groundwork

11 May,2025 08:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Arpika Bhosale
Thane seeks emergency readiness support amid India-Pak tensions

Thane seeks emergency readiness support amid India-Pak tensions

In view of rising border tensions following Operation Sindoor, Thane district officials have urged social organisations, training institutes, and ex-servicemen’s associations to submit manpower and resource details to strengthen emergency response systems

10 May,2025 02:53 PM IST | Mumbai
Doctors on standby as IMA Maharashtra issues emergency readiness alert

Doctors on standby as IMA Maharashtra issues emergency readiness alert

Points followed like: “Ensure availability of essential emergency medicines, dressing materials and life-saving drugs at all clinics, hospitals and nursing homes.”

10 May,2025 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | Hemal Ashar
IMA's Maharashtra unit urges doctors to gear up for emergency medical response

IMA's Maharashtra unit urges doctors to gear up for emergency medical response

The advisory, released late Thursday evening, outlines a seven-point preparedness strategy aimed at ensuring swift and coordinated medical response in the event of a large-scale emergency

09 May,2025 02:40 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: No new leave for city’s constables in precautionary move

Mumbai: No new leave for city’s constables in precautionary move

Officers told to stay in zones; social media under watch; emergency sirens fully revived after long gaps in readiness; as a precautionary measure, they have suspended new leave approvals for constabulary personnel until the situation normalises

09 May,2025 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Faizan Khan

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