safety

From Charminar to Ramappa, Telangana deploys tourist police units to enhance safety across heritage spots in 7 districts

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From Charminar to Ramappa, Telangana deploys tourist police units to enhance safety across heritage spots in 7 districts

As part of the initiative, 80 police personnel underwent specialised training in Orientation and Sensitisation of Tourist Police from October 6 to 9 at the National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NITHM), Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Government of Telangana has launched Tourist Police Units across major tourist destinations in the state … Read more

New GP online booking system ‘risks patient safety’, doctors warn

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New GP online booking system ‘risks patient safety’, doctors warn

Getty Images There are concerns the new online system will not be able to differentiate between urgent and non-urgent requests The doctors union, the British Medical Association (BMA), has warned that potentially serious health problems could be missed by GPs, and lead to patients being harmed, when a new online booking system is launched across … Read more

CESC issues safety guidelines for public celebration of Ganesha festival in Mysuru region

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CESC issues safety guidelines for public celebration of Ganesha festival in Mysuru region

A file photo of a devotees taking a Ganesha idol from Kumbarageri in Mysuru. | Photo Credit: SRIRAM M.A. The Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) has issued safety guidelines for organisations and groups installing Ganesha idols in public places in Mysuru and surrounding district. On August 25, CESC Managing Director Munigopal Raju emphasised the importance … Read more

FSSAI mandates display of ‘Food Safety Connect’ App QR code at food premises

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FSSAI mandates display of ‘Food Safety Connect’ App QR code at food premises

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma Aimed at safeguarding public health and strengthening the food safety ecosystem, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all Food Business Operators (FBOs), including restaurants, dhabas, cafes, and eateries, to display their FSSAI license/registration certificate with the QR code of Food Safety … Read more

West Zone police issue safety instructions to F&B establishments in Hyderabad

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West Zone police issue safety instructions to F&B establishments in Hyderabad

The Hyderabad City Police held two interaction and coordination meetings on July 17 and 18 at the DCP West Zone office with owners and managements of pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, and coffee shops to discuss various safety and security measures. The meetings were chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, West Zone, S. M. Vijay … Read more

Overheight DJ vehicles stopped in U.P.’s Meerut, modified to meet Kanwar Yatra safety norms

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Overheight DJ vehicles stopped in U.P.’s Meerut, modified to meet Kanwar Yatra safety norms

Several vehicles carrying DJs for Kanwar Yatra, exceeding the prescribed height limit of 10 feet were stopped by the police and made to undergo the required modifications before being allowed to travel further, officials said on Saturday (July 19, 2025). Police conducted intensive checking of the vehicles carrying DJ setups for the Kanwar Yatra in … Read more

Skin cancer: Primary school sun safety lessons trialled

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Skin cancer: Primary school sun safety lessons trialled

Sophie van Brugen BBC News BBC Pupils at Platt Primary school in Maidstone learn about sun protection Children as young as five are being taught how to check UV levels and apply sunscreen, as part of a new pilot aimed at reducing future skin cancer cases. The initiative, currently being trialled in primary schools across … Read more

Cyberabad police launch School Safety Clubs to tackle bullying, abuse and drugs

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Cyberabad police launch School Safety Clubs to tackle bullying, abuse and drugs

Cyberabad Police has launched School Safety Clubs initiative to strengthen child protection measures across educational institutions | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT In a bid to address rising concerns over bullying, child abuse, drug use, and cyber threats in schools, the Cyberabad Police has launched a multi-pronged School Safety Clubs initiative to strengthen child protection measures … Read more

NTR distrcit Collector launches awareness on fire safety

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NTR distrcit Collector launches awareness on fire safety

NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha dousing fire during a mock drill organised by Fire Services officers at the Collectorate in Vijayawada on Monday, May 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: G.N.Rao NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha has asked the officers of various departments and the public to be aware on preventing fire accidents, particularly during the … Read more