Thane Collector Shrikrishna Panchal directed the fire brigade, police and health departments to organise 'colour rehearsals' or safety drills in every taluka to test emergency response systems and mobility during disaster situations

A Canine Distemper Virus outbreak at Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh has killed tigress T-141 and her four cubs. Authorities have launched emergency surveillance, sanitation and vaccination drives to contain the highly contagious disease and protect wildlife