23,535 Civil Defence volunteers trained in basic skills: DGP

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 19:32

Stressing on the importance of Civil Defence in tackling tough situations, DGP, Ashok Prasad today said 23,535 volunteers of the organisation were trained in basic skills like fire fighting, first aid and rescue operations.

Tamil Nadu to set up 1000-member strong Civil Defence Corps

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 13:27

The Tamil Nadu government will establish a 1000 member-strong Civil Defence Corps for units proposed in five districts, including Chennai.

Lanka to recruit ex-LTTE men into civil defence

Last Updated: Sunday, June 24, 2012, 16:32

Sri Lanka will enrol over 1,000 former members of LTTE, who have successfully completed rehabilitation to the country`s civil defence force.

Def Corps to teach students to tackle disasters

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 20, 2011, 15:12

In an attempt to prepare school students to tackle any disaster situation that arises in the country, the Ministry of Home Affairs is planning to raise National Civil Defence Corps for school children.

HP govt strengthens civil defence

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 17:26

Civil defence and fire services have been strengthened in Himachal Pradesh with the state government sanctioning of 64 posts.

S Korea holds mass civil defence drill amid tension

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 15, 2010, 13:09

S Korea has launched a civil defence drill amid tensions over North`s deadly artillery attack.

South Korea holds civil defence drill amid tension

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 21:08

Air raid sirens blared as hundreds of thousands of South Koreans donned gas masks today in a nationwide civil defence drill, as Seoul`s defence chief said North Korea has bolstered its military readiness.

Govt launches Rs 100 cr project for revamping Civil Defence

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 22:29

To revamp Civil Defence set up in the country, the government has launched a Rs 100-crore plan.

Goa govt plans revamping of civil defence set up: Guv

Last Updated: Monday, March 22, 2010, 21:08

Early raid warnings system during an emergency situation has been put in place in Goa, Governor S S Sidhu told the state Assembly today.

New civil defence division launched in Bangalore

Last Updated: Sunday, February 28, 2010, 22:57

Training civilians in handling emergencies could help in managing tragedies like the recent fire in a business complex here that left nine persons dead, an official Civil Defence said on Sunday.