Japan provides Rs. 2bn security equipment for Pak airports

The government of Japan has provided airport security equipment worth around Rs. 2 billion (1.94 billion yen) to enhance security measures at three major international airports in Pakistan. This equipment would be installed at...

Riding two-wheelers with covered faces banned in Punjab cities

Following the increased robbery incidents in and around Patiala, the District Administration has ordered commuters, especially women, riding two-wheelers not to cover their faces while driving. The police have banned the practice to maintain...

ICAO, IATA, others revisit global airport security strategy

Apparently worried by the growing security threat in airports across the world, international aviation bodies are closing ranks to re-examine and strengthen current security rules and procedures. Bodies like the International Air Transport Association...

‘Ahmedabad’s municipal commissioner lacks power to enforce fire norms’

In a candid admission before the high court, Ahmedabad's municipal commissioner, Mukesh Kumar, has expressed his inability to enforce fire safety norms in the city and demanded "more teeth" in the law to round...

Dahua signs deal with Mayflex in UK

Dahua Technology has signed a partnership agreement with Mayflex, a specialist distributor of converged IP solutions including networking, infrastructure and electronic security products. With its head office located in Birmingham, UK, Mayflex has built...

Police get new weapon to help keep Australian rail network safe

Queensland Rail has partnered with the Queensland Police Service to boost security on the rail network and enabled remote access to 7000 rail station based CCTV cameras at Police Headquarters. Minister for Transport, Stirling...

Barcode scanners installed at Delhi Airport to check entry with fake tickets

Barcode scanners will stand in the way of trespassers at Delhi airport’s entry gates following the security scare over frequent incidents of people sneaking in with bogus e-tickets.  Authorities are introducing the pilot project...

Expertise needed to beef up India’s border management: Union Home Secretary

India’s vast land and maritime borders with six countries dictates the use of technology, infrastructure development, setting up of additional border outposts and use of interceptor boats for effectively guarding India’s border, said Mr....

Tyco sells off security business in South Africa

Tyco has signed a definitive agreement to sell its security business in South Africa, which operates locally under the ADT brand, to Fidelity Security Group for approximately ZAR 1.9 billion (USD 140 million). This...

Hire private security guards to protect doctors, if needed: Bombay HC

Citing the death of a traffic constable after being assaulted by an erring bike rider, the Bombay High Court asked the Maharashtra government and BMC on Friday to hire private security guards to protect...