US EditionPunjab & Haryana HC restricts functioning of Amritsar, Ajnala courts amid India-Pakistan tensions
- On the night of May 8, 2025, Indian authorities enforced complete blackouts in Amritsar, Pathankot, Barmer, Jammu, and other border areas amid rising India-Pakistan tensions.
- The blackouts occurred following Operation Sindoor, which was launched as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, while Pakistan carried out attempted drone and missile strikes on several Indian military sites.
- Indian forces intercepted drones sent by Pakistan near Jammu airport, where two explosions were followed by a power failure, and also eliminated a Pakistani air defence installation located in Lahore.
- Officials reported drone crashes near Jammu airport and activated sirens signaling threats, while local administrations imposed blackout protocols, urging calm and adherence to safety guidelines.
- The incidents led to increased security measures, the temporary closure of schools, and public advisories urging vigilance, with officials stressing that non-compliance with blackout regulations could put countless lives at risk.
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Punjab & Haryana HC restricts functioning of Amritsar, Ajnala courts amid India-Pakistan tensions
Order issued by the Registrar General of Punjab & Haryana HC has restricted public entry to courts in the Pakistan-bordering city and town, and moved urgent hearings online.
Anxious night in Punjab amid India-Pakistan tensions, blackout in several places
Chandigarh: People in several districts of Punjab, including the key border areas of Amritsar, Pathankot and Ferozepur, spent an anxious night as authorities enforced a complete blackout amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan. Blackouts were also enforced in districts such as Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, and Hoshiarpur. Power snapped in Chandigarh The authorities also snapped power in Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, fo…
Complete blackout in Amritsar, Pathankot, Barmer, Mata Vaishno Devi amid India-Pakistan tensions
As tensions between India and Pakistan intensified after Operation Sindoor was launched to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack, blackouts were observed in several locations in India, including Jammu, Udhampur, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Uri, Baramula, and Amritsar. The blackouts were observed as a precautionary measure. Pakistan made an attempt to target Jammu's airport; however, India foiled Pakistan's bid as Indian air defence guns…
Complete blackout; have full faith in our army, says Jammu resident - The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoint
A resident of Jammu on Thursday expressed faith in the armed forces and confirmed that there is a complete blackout in the city. “Sounds of shelling and firing can be heard. Smoke was seen in the sky. There is a complete blackout. We have full faith in our army,” a resident of Jammu told ANI. […] The post Complete blackout; have full faith in our army, says Jammu resident appeared first on The Press United | International News Analysis, Viewpoin…
India enforces Blackout in Punjab as New Delhi on edge after Pakistan's warning - Pakistan Observer
AMRITSAR – As tensions between nuclear armed Pakistan and India escalate after India’s Operation Sindoor, widespread blackouts have been enforced across several Indian states, including Punjab, occupied Kashmir, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Indian Air Force (IAF) and Army have issued high-level alerts in response to potential aerial threats from Pakistan. In Punjab, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, and Pathankot have implemented indefinite nighttime b…
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