Teams are checking whether buses are equipped with first-aid kits, fire extinguishers, CCTV cameras, GPS tracking systems and speed governors Noida: Noida and Ghaziabad transport authorities have stepped up inspections of private school buses to ensure compliance with safety regulations, officials said on Monday. Under the special drive, notices were issued to 98 vehicles over…
Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) is set to undergo significant upgrade to strengthen its preparedness against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.Authorities have outlined plans to develop specialised infrastructure, hire additional manpower, and provide advanced training to ensure effective response in case of emergencies.Airport director Prasanna Pradhan emphasised the critical role of Central…
Ranchi: Union minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth on Thursday inaugurated a medical room at Birsa Munda Airport. The facility, set up by Ranchi-based Bhagwan Mahavir Manipal Hospital, will provide immediate medical assistance, emergency care, first aid and basic health services to travellers and airport personnel, ensuring timely medical attention whenever required.Seth said, “As…
All institutes have been directed to keep entry gates manual and ensure that students can be evacuated quickly during emergencies Noida: Coaching centres in Gautam Buddh Nagar will no longer be allowed to use biometric entry gates, as authorities tightened safety norms following the June 22 Lucknow coaching tragedy that killed 15 students. In a…
Jamshedpur: The West Singhbhum district administration on Tuesday conducted fire safety mock drills at 10 private hospitals, nursing homes and clinics in Chaibasa to test emergency preparedness and train healthcare workers to handle fire-related emergencies.The exercise, carried out under the guidance of deputy commissioner Manish Kumar, simulated fire incidents at identified medical facilities. Fire service…
(L to R) Former chief of the Maharashtra Fire Service Hrishikesh Kulkarni, Assistant Director of the State Fire Service Kiran Hatyal and president of FSAI Sujal Shah at the conference Pune: Fire and life safety standards for a range of emerging infrastructure projects, including EV parking facilities, data centres, etc, are set to become mandatory…
Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar Jaipur: Health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar Thursday ordered regular fire safety audits across all hospitals in Rajasthan, citing the need to strengthen emergency preparedness in medical institutions.The directive comes amid heightened concern over public-building safety after a major fire at a coaching centre in Lucknow and last year’s blaze at…
Margao: South Western Railway (SWR) has rolled out a comprehensive monsoon preparedness plan across its network, covering infrastructure reinforcement, real-time monitoring, and emergency response protocols to ensure uninterrupted train operations through the rainy season.On the infrastructure front, Water Level Monitoring Instruments (WLMIs) have been installed at 15 critical bridge locations identified on the basis of…
NDRF personnel demonstrated critical medical response procedures, specifically focusing on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques and the quick assembly of improvised emergency stretchers for rapid casualty evacuation Ludhiana: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) organised a training camp and live demonstration for the workforce of the World Bank and AIIB-funded canal-based surface water supply project. The…
Chennai: The recent ammonia gas leak tragedy has drawn attention to whether factories are adequately equipped to prevent and respond to emergencies. Safety experts say hazardous industries are monitored through a range of safety measures, including on-site safety officers, worker health checks, safety audits and equipment inspections.One of the biggest concerns, auditors say, is the…
