Republic Day 2023: President's Medals for fire service, home guards and civil defence announced

Jan 25, 2023

President's Medal for Gallantry and President's Medal for Distinguished Services as well as Gallantry Medal and Meritorious Services Medals are awarded to the personnel...

In a boost to Civil Defence amid tensions with Pakistan, MHA to organise rehearsal across 244 categorised districts on May 7

May 05, 2025

In a boost to civil defence preparations amid tensions with Pakistan, the Union Home Ministry has decided to organise Civil Defence Exercise and Rehearsal...

MHA orders all media channels to avoid using air raid sirens on broadcast

May 10, 2025

As per an advisory from Directorate General Fire Service, Civil Defence and Home Guards under MHA, "In exercise of the powers conferred under Section...

Despite progress Taiwan's civil defence efforts still inadequate

Jan 14, 2025

Taiwan has made significant progress in strengthening its civil defence under President Lai Ching-te, but experts warn that further measures are needed to ensure...

Assam Governor attends celebrations of All India Civil Defence and Home Guards Day

Dec 06, 2024

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya attended the celebrations of the annual raising day of All India Civil Defence and Home Guards at Central Training...

Gurugram malls evacuated after bomb threat, search operation underway

Aug 17, 2024

After receiving the email at around 10 am., the district administration started search operations in the malls. Police administration, dog squad, and civil defence...