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Drives launched to review security compliance, emergency preparedness in cracker making units

May 18, 2026, 00:37 (IST)

Monsoon preparedness: Udupi DC stresses water testing, emergency readiness

May 20, 2026, 20:43 (IST)

Haryana conducts flood mock drill across 13 dists

TNN / May 15, 2026, 00:04 (IST)

No Ebola cases reported in India yet; government ramps up surveillance after WHO alert

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 20, 2026, 22:20 (IST)

India has reported no Ebola cases, despite the WHO declaring it a public health emergency. The health ministry has strengthened nationwide surveillance and preparedness measures, including sharing detailed SOPs with states and Union Territories. The country has prior experience in handling similar outbreaks.

India steps up ebola surveillance, preparedness after WHO emergency declaration

TNN / May 18, 2026, 21:40 (IST)

1,038 youths join AMC’s ‘fire volunteer’ scheme

May 14, 2026, 00:47 (IST)

State govt sounds heat wave alert as coastal districts brace for soaring temperatures

May 20, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

Civic Bodies Told To Ramp Up Heatwave Preparedness

Ahead of monsoon, city conducts flood mock drill at key waterlogging hotspots

May 15, 2026, 00:33 (IST)

Gurgaon to conduct flood rescue drill on May 14 to test emergency preparedness

May 13, 2026, 00:31 (IST)

Govt to hold state-wide mock drills on May 18

May 16, 2026, 00:45 (IST)

Delhi to conduct fire audit of edu institutions, hospitals

May 11, 2026, 23:33 (IST)

WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2026, 07:45 (IST)

Indian health experts assure no need for panic as WHO declares Ebola a global health emergency. Unlike COVID-19, Ebola requires close contact for transmission. India's vigilance, robust lab capacity, and lessons from past outbreaks, including a 2014 case, ensure preparedness. Early detection and screening remain vital.