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United News of India
4 days ago
- General
- United News of India
'Rhino goes to School' : Assam's wildlife NGO's innovative campaign to boost rhino conservation
Guwahati, June 29 (UNI) The rhino goes to School in Assam! Sounds weird, but yes the rhinos are being taken to the schools to make the school children, particularly those living near the one-horned rhinos bearing areas in Assam, aware about the rhinos and to ensure better conservation of the species in future. While the rhinos are literally not going to the schools, a wildlife conservation organization, Aaranyak, has been taking one of their most effective campaigns "Rhino Goes to School" to make the younger generations aware about the one-horned rhinos, the state animal of Assam. Supported by David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation, Aaranyak's main objective behind the program is to create awareness among students on Rhino conservation. "From this program students will get more information about Rhinos, so that they can contribute to conservation in the future. The program includes power point presentation, Poster Presentation, open interaction and open quiz sessions," said Arif Hussain, Programme Manager of Aaranyak. "We believe that we must teach the children about conservation of environment and wildlife at tender age only. We are running this programme for last 15 years and we are happy to announce over a lakh school children are trained under this programme," said Arif. He said that "Rhino Goes to School" programme does not only included awareness about the one horned rhinos. It also includes stories about real life experience on how we can contribute towards conservation, he said. He said that the goal of the programme is to create awareness about rhino conservation and build future stewards for the conservation of this iconic species which is also the State Animal of Assam. " Students were acquainted with basic knowledge on rhinos, their distribution and importance," said Arif who is the Manager, Rhino Research and Conservation Division of Aaranyak. Aaranyak is a prominent wildlife and biodiversity conservation organisation in UN framework convention on climate change have recently announced Aaranyak in partnership with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) as winner of its UN Lighthouse Activity Award 2014 for the successful implementation of the community-based flood early warning system in the Lakhimpur and Dhemaji Districts of Assam. UNI ANP BM
NDTV
06-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
J&K State Disaster Response Force Conducts Mock Drill At Dal Lake
SDRF conducts mock drill, focusing on boat capsize scenario at Dal Lake. Srinagar: As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs' initiative for nationwide civil defence preparedness, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a mock drill at Dal Lake, Srinagar, focusing on a boat capsize scenario on Tuesday. Speaking to ANI, an SDRF personnel, Arif Hussain, said, "Yesterday we received an order to do a mock drill regarding boat capsize... We will demonstrate how to use our equipment. We are here following that (MHA) order." Another SDRF personnel said, "We are here to do a mock drill, especially for conditions like boat is also per that initiative (MHA order to conduct mock drills)." #WATCH | Srinagar, J&K | SDRF personnel prepare for mock drill at Dal lake. As MHA has asked several states and UTs to conduct mock drills for effective civil defence, tomorrow, May 7. — ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2025 Earlier today, several high-ranking officials, including DG Civil Defence and DG NDRF, arrived at the Ministry of Home Affairs for the meeting called by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan regarding the conduct of mock drills for effective Civil Defence across the nation on May 7. Several states have been asked to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness, government sources said. The measures include the operationalisation of Air Raid Warning Sirens, training of civilians and students on protective actions during a hostile attack. Sources said measures also include the provision of crash blackout measures, provision for early camouflaging of vital installations and updation of the evacuation plan and its rehearsal. Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. The government has said that perpetrators of the terror attack will face severe punishment. Earlier, a 30-minute rehearsal for blackout was conducted in the entire Ferozpur Cantonment area on Sunday amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The rehearsal was conducted on the guidelines of the Cantonment Board/Station Commander. "The blackout was from 9 pm to 9:30 pm. As per the orders of the senior officers, lights were fully switched off. If any vehicle was found with its light turned on, it was turned are fully alert. Deployment has been made at all intersections," said Gurjant Singh, SHO, Ferozepur Cantt Police Station. The government has given the armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The government has also announced a series of measures, including putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, to send a strong message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K : SDRF personnel conduct mock drill at Dal Lake following MHA directive
As part of the Ministry of Home Affairs ' initiative for nationwide civil defence preparedness, personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) conducted a mock drill at Dal Lake , Srinagar, focusing on a boat capsize scenario on Tuesday. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack India orders nationwide defence drills as Indo-Pak tensions rise What is a mock drill & what to expect during the May 7 war-like emergency blackout exercise A woman spy who helped India defeat Pakistan in 1971 Speaking to ANI, an SDRF personnel, Arif Hussain, said, "Yesterday we received an order to do a mock drill regarding boat capsize... We will demonstrate how to use our equipment. We are here following that ( MHA ) order." Another SDRF personnel said, "We are here to do a mock drill, especially for conditions like boat is also per that initiative (MHA order to conduct mock drills)." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bank Owned Properties For Sale In Pemangkat (See Prices) Foreclosed Homes | Search ads Search Now Undo Earlier today, several high-ranking officials, including DG Civil Defence and DG NDRF, arrived at the Ministry of Home Affairs for the meeting called by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan regarding the conduct of mock drills for effective Civil Defence across the nation on May 7. Also Read: What are civil defence districts & how are they categorised to conduct war-like mock military drills? Live Events Several states have been asked to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness, government sources said. The measures include the operationalisation of Air Raid Warning Sirens , training of civilians and students on protective actions during a hostile attack. Sources said measures also include the provision of crash blackout measures, provision for early camouflaging of vital installations and updating and rehearsing the evacuation plan. Tensions have risen between India and Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed. The government has said that perpetrators of the terror attack will face severe punishment. Earlier, a 30-minute rehearsal for blackout was conducted in the entire Ferozepur Cantonment area on Sunday amid the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The rehearsal was conducted on the guidelines of the Cantonment Board/Station Commander. "The blackout was from 9 pm to 9:30 pm. As per the orders of the senior officers, lights were fully switched off. If any vehicle was found with its light turned on, it was turned are fully alert. Deployment has been made at all intersections," said Gurjant Singh, SHO, Ferozepur Cantt Police Station. Also Read: Upgraded missiles, jets and revenge vows after Pahalgam attack raise stakes in India-Pakistan clash The government has given the armed forces complete operational freedom to decide on the mode, targets, and timing of India's response in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The government has also announced a series of measures, including putting the Indus Water Treaty in abeyance, to send a strong message to Pakistan for its support of cross-border terrorism.
