Strengthen security on airport approach roads: Centre to states

The Centre has asked the states to strengthen airport security -- especially in terms of checking airport bound vehicles and on approach roads --...

North American installed surveillance cameras to reach 62 million

The installed base of security cameras in North America is expected to grow from just 33 million in 2012 to nearly 62 million cameras...

DGCA bans clicking pictures near aircraft

The Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) via its latest circular on air safety has asked airlines to ensure that passengers do not indulge in...

Delhi Police shops for target locators to hunt out shooters & snipers

Delhi Police is buying gadgets that would help it locate snipers and sharpshooters hidden from view. Called optical target locators, these devices would help...

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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...

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...