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At Delhi govt’s ‘cooling zone’ near Jama Masjid metro station, people seek relief from the heat, but questions over infrastructure and scale remain

In a volatile development, the Kuki National Army-Burma has crossed into Manipur, igniting tensions by launching assaults on three villages inhabited by the Tangkhul Naga in Kamjong district. Swift action by the Assam Rifles led to the rescue of a woman who had been kidnapped amid the chaos.

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In a surprising turn of events, a Shillong court has granted bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the primary suspect in her husband's murder case, due to significant flaws in police procedures. The court ruled that the authorities failed to adequately clarify the reasons for her arrest, which hampered her legal defense.

Border districts in Rajasthan, including Jaisalmer and Barmer, conducted a large-scale mock drill and blackout exercise to prepare for potential enemy air strikes. Sirens and police vehicles recreated emergency scenarios, with residents instructed to switch off lights. The drill assessed administrative preparedness and public cooperation in disaster management.

civil defence volunteers in Delhi staged protests outside the DTC headquarters and Delhi Secretariat, demanding the release of their pending salaries. Nearly 15,000 volunteers are currently employed by the Delhi government, and many of them are facing financial difficulties due to the delayed payments. The volunteers have played a crucial role in assisting during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent floods. Despite orders from the revenue minister, the salaries have not been paid, leading to frustration among the volunteers.

Pulling up officials over non-payment of salaries to civil defence volunteers, engaged in various departments, for the past several months, revenue minister Atishi on Sunday asked the principal secretary of her department to disburse it within a week.

Delhi High Court on Thursday questioned a rule introduced by the Delhi government in 2015 that restricted the job of civil defence volunteers to residents of the city.

Volunteers of Civil Defence Core on Friday decided to provide all sorts of assistance to 'kanwariyas' visiting the city of Sangam during `shrawan somvars'.

Odisha is launching a special enrolment campaign to boost its civil defence volunteers from a mere 1,071 to 10,000 by March, aiming to enhance emergency preparedness. The initiative will leverage ex-servicemen and NCC volunteers, expanding coverage to 13 new districts and revising allowances to encourage participation.

A meeting of Civil Defence wardens was held on Monday evening under the chairmanship of deputy controller, Civil Defence, Kanpur, Shivraj Singh to review the law and order situation and arrangements for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.