PANJIM, May 6 -- Team Herald

Preparations were underway in Goa on Tuesday for nationwide civil defence mock drills scheduled for today. The drills will primarily be conducted in Panjim and parts of Vasco, Dabolim, and the harbour area in Mormugao taluka.

Speaking to reporters at Mantralaya in Porvorim, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, "A video conference meeting chaired by the Union Home Secretary was held with the Chief Secretary, Collectors, and the Revenue Secretary, during which locations were finalised. In South Goa, Mormugao, Vasco, and Dabolim have been selected, and in North Goa, Panjim will participate in the mock drill. Plans will be prepared involving Civil Defence Services such as the NCC, NSS, Home Guards, Apda Mitra, and...