Shah says India will ensure zero casualty during heatwaves
Ghaziabad (UP), May 14: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said his ministry has prepared a plan to ensure that no lives are lost in the country during heat waves in the next few years with the underlying principle of the Modi government being “proactive” rather than “reactive” towards disasters. The minister spoke after he presented the President’s Colour to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) at its 8th battalion campus here. The minister said the aim of the Modi government was to ensure “zero casualty and minimum property damage” during tragedies and calamities that included cyclones, earthquakes and floods. The MHA is well prepared to combat the “serious challenge” of heat waves in the country and we will be able to ensure “zero casualty” and no loss of lives over the next few years, Shah said. (PTI)
Delhi govt makes 2-day work from home mandatory
New Delhi, May 14: Delhi Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, on Thursday announced two-day Work From Home (WFH) in all state government offices and also rolled out a series of measures to rein in expenses on fuel consumption. The move by Delhi government follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation efforts at the national level, seeking a “collective fight” against the crisis triggered by the prolonged conflict in West Asia. The Delhi CM announced a slew of measures including WFH while addressing a Press conference in the national Capital. The “fuel saving” measures will come into effect from Friday. Gupta said that private offices and counterparts will also be encouraged to adopt the two-day WFH model. (IANS)
