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30 May

Chandigarh to Take Part in 2nd Nationwide Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ Tomorrow

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has decided to conduct the 2nd Civil Defence Exercise, named “Operation Shield”, across all districts in States and Union Territories located along the western border of the country. As part of a nationwide civil defence exercise, a blackout will be observed in the Kishangarh and I.T. Park areas of Chandigarh on May 31, 2025 (Saturday), from 8:00 PM to 8:10 PM. This initiative is aimed at simulating emergency blackout conditions and enhancing preparedness during potential hostile attacks. In addition to the blackout, a mock drill will also be conducted…

Punjab to Conduct Statewide Mock Drill ‘Operation Shield’ on May 31 at 6 PM

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Chandigarh, May 29, 2025: The Punjab Home Guards & Civil Defence Department has officially announced the second edition of the Civil Defence Exercise "Operation Shield" to be conducted across all districts of the state on May 31, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This follows a fresh directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on May 29, 2025.Initially planned for May 29, the exercise was postponed due to concurrent training of Punjab’s civil defence personnel with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). The upcoming drill is designed to enhance preparedness against potential hostile attacks, specifically in border states…

Civil Defence Exercise ‘Operation Shield’ Postponed Due to Administrative Reasons

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New Delhi, May 28, 2025: As per directions received from the Government of India, the Civil Defence Exercise titled "Operation Shield", originally scheduled for May 29, 2025, has been officially postponed in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Rajasthan due to administrative reasons. However, Haryana will go ahead with the planned mock drill tomorrow, as per its original schedule.Authorities have confirmed that no blackout or mock drill will take place in Punjab, Chandigarh, or Rajasthan on May 29 as previously announced. The rescheduling of the exercise in these regions will be communicated at a later date.The decision comes amid heightened public anticipation and…