PRESS NOTE Civil Defence Mock Drill – ‘Operation Abhyaas’ | Hyderabad
Date: 07.05.2025 | Time: 1600 to 1630 Hrs
Location: Entire Hyderabad City within Outer Ring Road (ORR)
As per the Civil Defence Act, 1968, Telangana State Administration will conduct a mock drill under the nationwide initiative ‘Operation Abhyaas’ to enhance preparedness during hostile situations. Hyderabad is among 244 vulnerable districts identified by the Government of India.
Key Drill Activities:
1600 Hrs: City-wide air raid sirens activated for 2 minutes.
1615 Hrs: ICCC alerts Civil Defence Services about simulated impact in four city locations.
1620 Hrs: Deployment of Police, Fire, Medical, SDRF, GHMC, and other agencies to incident zones.
1630 Hrs: Final siren to conclude the drill.
Public Advisory:
Do not panic – This is a preparedness exercise.
Follow civil defence instructions, seek shelter, and avoid rumors.
Cooperate with authorities and support safety efforts.
Blackout measures and emergency response systems will be tested. Public participation and awareness are key to minimizing loss of life and property during real emergencies.
What to do during the mock drill in Hyderabad?
Upon hearing an air raid siren, it’s crucial to act quickly and calmly.
Seek Shelter Immediately – Move away from open areas and find a sturdy
building or underground shelter.
Stay Informed – Follow updates from official sources like TV, radio, or
government apps to get accurate information.
Avoid Rumours – Do not rely on unverified sources; always follow official
instructions.
Turn Off Utilities – If you’re at home, turn off electrical appliances, gas, and open
flames like stoves or fireplaces.
Stay Put Until Safe – Remain in your shelter until authorities confirm that the
danger has passed.
If you’re caught outside with no shelter nearby, find a low-lying area, lie flat, and
cover your head. Stay as protected as possible.
The drill is intended to build awareness, improve preparedness, and reduce loss of life and property in the event of an actual hostile attack.
Issued by:
District Administration – Hyderabad
In coordination with Civil Defence Services, ICCC & Government of Telangana
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At the Waves Summit, Bollywood superstars Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan made headlines nationwide with their statement that the film industry is bound to gradually die if the number of theaters isn’t increased. They cited statistics showing that even blockbuster films are watched by only about 2% of India’s population. The lack of accessible theaters for audiences is the main reason, they pointed out.
But long before this issue became national discourse, Balwant Singh, head of “ziniverse,” has been tirelessly campaigning for it like a movement. For him, cinema is everything. Unlike those driven by commercial motives, Balwant Singh has been working for years out of a deep concern to save the film industry.
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Actress Himaja Today launched the “Green Trends Unisex hair and style salon” in Manikonda. The event was attended by Green Trends Franchisee Owners Yamuna and Vijay, along with AP and Telangana Green Trends Business Development Manager Harikrishna. The franchise will provide Manikonda residents with the brand value and quality makeover of Green Trends. Hair and styling with the latest technology will be available here. On this occasion..
Harikrishna, Business Development Manager, Green Trends, said, “Green Trends franchises are doing well across the country. There are about 100 of our franchisees available in Telangana and AP. It seems that Yamuna and Vijay Garu were successful in the beginning by choosing Green Trends. We are happy to start the Manikonda franchise from actress Himaja’s hands.”
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Vijay, Franchisee Owner of Manikonda Green Trends, said, “I am thankful to Himaja for being the guest of honor at the launch of our franchise today. She’s got a good hand. You know how popular Green Trends are. Here, we are making Green Trends available to the residents of Manikonda through our franchise. Green Trends is helping us a lot. They are supportive in every aspect. We thank them. Those who have come to our Green Trends, they are very happy to go back.”
Actress Himaja said, “I don’t have to talk about green trends. There are branches all over India. In today’s society, everyone wants to look beautiful. No matter what small event is going on, Everybody wants to look beautiful in every aspect from hair. Green trends is the best option for those who wants to groom perfect. After getting the hair, style, and makeover done here, I became so beautiful that I couldn’t believe myself. You can also get a makeover as you like in green trends. Yamuna and Vijay have been successful in choosing green trends. I wish them more success.”
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