Day 2 of the #MMDRAct training programme focused on the comparative perspective of the MMDR Act and CISF Act & Rules, along with the role of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in coalfield security.
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A training program on "Execution of Powers Conferred under Various Sections of the #MMDRAct," conducted by CISF Eastern Sector Headquarters, Ranchi from 01 June –5 June 2026, focused on legal frameworks, SOPs, best practices and coalfield security operations.
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Testing Readiness, Saving Lives: Multi-Agency Cloudburst and Flood Response Drill Held at NTPC Tapovan
A Multi-Agency Mock Drill based on a Cloudburst/Flood scenario was conducted at CISF Unit TVHP NTPC Tapovan, Uttarakhand, to assess preparedness and response capabilities during natural disaster situations.
Personnel from CISF, Garhwal Scouts, ITBP, NDRF, SDRF, State Fire Services, Local Police, BRO, NTPC, IB, LIA, SDM Office, HCC, medical teams and other stakeholders actively participated in the exercise, demonstrating coordinated response and effective inter-agency collaboration.
The drill aimed to validate disaster response mechanisms, strengthen coordination among stakeholders and enhance preparedness for timely rescue, relief and emergency management operations during adverse situations.
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#PadmaAwards | Shatavadhani Dr. R. Ganesh, Karnataka’s renowned scholar and recipient of the Padma Bhushan 2026, has dedicated his life to reviving the ancient Indian art form of Avadhana — a rare literary tradition that combines poetry, memory, multitasking, and intellectual brilliance.
Born in Kolar in 1962, Dr. Ganesh has mastered 18 languages, authored over 70 books, and emerged as a leading scholar of Indian literature and performing arts.
Through decades of performances and cultural outreach, he has played a significant role in preserving and promoting India’s rich literary and artistic heritage for future generations.
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#PadmaAwards | Professor Vempaty Kutumba Shastry, a distinguished Sanskrit scholar and guardian of India’s ancient wisdom, will be honoured with the Padma Shri 2026 for his exceptional contribution to preserving and promoting Sanskrit.
Born in 1950 into a humble family, Professor Shastry dedicated his life to making Sanskrit more accessible and inspiring newer generations to embrace the ancient language. Guided by his gurus, he continues to champion India’s rich cultural heritage with unwavering commitment.
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Devaki Amma G. will be awarded the Padma Shri 2026 for her extraordinary contribution to environmental conservation. She has transformed barren land in Alappuzha into a thriving forest through decades of dedication and care.
From a personal awakening after an accident to planting countless saplings near a temple, her journey shows how one individual can restore entire ecosystems and inspire generations.
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Mir Haji Kasam, popularly known as “Haji Ramakdu,” legendary folk musician from Junagadh, Gujarat, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Gujarati traditional music, mastery of the dholak, and global preservation of India's intangible cultural heritage.
Celebrated for an artistic journey spanning more than six decades, he dedicated his life to carrying regional music to international audiences across the globe and mentoring the next generation of artists free of cost. He is revered for his selfless humanitarian commitment, having conducted thousands of charity programs for social causes and cow shelters at the grassroots level.
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N. Swaminathan, eminent artist and head of the Thevara Padasalai of Dharumapuram Aadheenam, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Tamil Pann Isai, traditional Thirumurai hymns, and the preservation of ancient musical discourses.
Celebrated as a supreme artist and 'A' grade All India Radio performer with an artistic journey spanning over 55 years, he has dedicated his life to carrying Tamil devotional music to global audiences across continents and releasing over 100 albums. He is deeply revered for his commitment to oral traditions, training generation after generation of students in the fine art of Thirumurai Isai at the grassroots level.
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Ankegowda M., renowned bibliophile and knowledge conservator from Pandavapura Taluk, Mandya District, Karnataka, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to the preservation, collection, and free public dissemination of literature.
Popularly known for his unparalleled dedication to public education, he has devoted his entire life to safeguarding books, managing a vast library on his own premises with only the support of his family. His life exemplifies selfless service, simplicity, and an unwavering commitment to keeping knowledge accessible to all at the grassroots level.
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Janardan Bapurao Bothe, an eminent social worker and General Secretary of the All-India Shri Gurudev Seva Mandal at the sacred Gurukunj Ashram, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to social work, community development, rural upliftment, and the promotion of the Gramgeeta philosophy across India.
Dedicated to the ideals of Revered Rashtra Sant Shri Tukdoji Maharaj, he has spent over two decades leading extensive service initiatives through more than 10,000 rural branches. His life’s work focuses on grassroots movements for cleanliness, equality, character building, and national integration, transforming the Gurukunj Ashram into a premier center for holistic development and moral renewal.
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श्री बलदेव सिंह, जो एक अनुभवी हॉकी कोच हैं और भारत के कुछ बेहतरीन हॉकी खिलाड़ियों को तैयार करने वाले मार्गदर्शक माने जाते हैं, उन्हें भारतीय हॉकी में उनके असाधारण योगदान के लिए पद्म श्री सम्मान से सम्मानित किया जाएगा।
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Baldev Singh, a veteran hockey coach and the architect behind some of India’s finest hockey talent, will be honoured with the Padma Shri for his exceptional contribution to Indian hockey, grassroots sports development, and over four decades of distinguished coaching.
Popularly known for transforming Shahabad Markanda in Haryana into one of India’s most productive hockey nurseries, he has dedicated his life to nurturing world-class athletes through disciplined coaching and technical mastery. Under his phenomenal mentorship, the academy has consistently supplied players to national teams, ultimately producing more than 80 international players and 8 Indian team captains.
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