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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Border regions come back to life as fog of war lifts
After teetering on the edge for nearly a week, border regions in the north experienced a less fraught day, with no shelling, no sightings of drones, and a comparatively lighter yoke of emergency measures. Markets teemed with people in the border areas of Punjab on Monday, even though schools in some districts remained shut. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding Saturday to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Schools in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur districts, that lie on the border with Pakistan, remained shut on Monday. In Pathankot and Gurdaspur, colleges and universities also remained closed. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / Skip Ads by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 20 Most Expensive Cars Punjab shares a 553-km frontier with Pakistan. "India has taught a lesson to Pakistan and it has been successful in sending a strong message to the neighbouring nation. And now Pakistan, which is a rogue nation, will not dare to cast an evil eye on our country," a grocery shop owner in Pathankot said. Live Events Pakistan especially targeted Pathankot with multiple drone attacks, but they were thwarted by the Indian security forces. In Ferozepur, villagers who had moved to safer places were returning to their villages. Daler Singh, a native of Jallo Ke village near the border, said that most residents of nearby areas had left hearth and home. "Now, most of them have returned but they remain cautious. Overall, life is normal and we are going back to our fields," he said. A Ferozepur native said, "The situation is normal now. We hope the ceasefire holds and peace prevails." Jammu and Kashmir, the worst hit border, was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border. "The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International border," the Indian Army said in a brief statement Monday morning. "No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days," it said. In Rajasthan, a complete blackout was observed in the border districts on Sunday night. There were reports that some red lights, suspected to be of drones, were spotted in the sky in Barmer. The district administration sent out an alert on X, "Incoming drone activity spotted. Please stay inside your houses and observe blackout: DM Barmer." It, however, said no drone was shot down. By Monday morning, an apparent sense of normalcy became palpable in the border districts with people gathering at tea stalls and shops and bantering. Jalam Singh, a Jaisalmer local, said, "Things appear to be back to normal now. Last night was peaceful."
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
India-Pakistan ceasefire: Life returning to normal in border districts of Punjab
A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday (May 12, 2025) with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on Saturday (May 10) afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Also Read: India-Pakistan ceasefire updates on May 12, 2025 District authorities said the situation was under control and did not clamp blackouts in the border districts but urged people not to give credence to any rumour and to stay calm. Schools in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur districts, that lie on the border with Pakistan, remained shut on Monday (May 12). In Pathankot and Gurdaspur, colleges and universities also remained closed. However, authorities in Gurdaspur have said universities and colleges can take online classes. Routine activities were back to normal in the border areas of Punjab which shares a 553 kilometre frontier with Pakistan. There was the usual hustle and bustle in markets on Monday (May 12) with people even commending the security forces for its action against Pakistan post-Pahalgam terror attack. "India has taught a lesson to Pakistan and it has been successful in sending a strong message to the neighbouring nation. And now Pakistan, which is a rogue nation, will not dare to cast an evil eye on our country," said a grocery shop owner in Pathankot. Pathankot, among border districts, had seen multiple drone attacks, launched by Pakistan, which were thwarted by the Indian security forces. In Ferozepur, villagers who had moved to safer places were returning to their villages. Daler Singh, a resident of Jallo Ke village near the border, said that most residents of nearby areas had left hearth and home. "Now, most of them have returned but they remain cautious. Overall, life is normal and we are going back to our fields," he said. A resident in Ferozepur said, "The situation is normal now. We hope the ceasefire holds and peace prevails." Officials said train services, which had been cancelled, short-terminated, or short-originated, were restored following the pause on hostilities. They said 23 trains were cancelled, four were short-originated and as many were short-terminated while three were rescheduled. The authorities in Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Moga on Sunday (May 11) evening advised people to voluntarily switch off lights at their homes and avoid venturing outside unless necessary.
The Print
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Life returning to normal in Punjab's border districts
District authorities said the situation was under control and did not clamp blackouts in the border districts but urged people not to give credence to any rumour and to stay calm. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on Saturday afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. Ferozepur/Pathankot (Pb), May 12 (PTI) A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan. Schools in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur districts, that lie on the border with Pakistan, remained shut on Monday. In Pathankot and Gurdaspur, colleges and universities also remained closed. However, authorities in Gurdaspur have said universities and colleges can take online classes. Routine activities were back to normal in the border areas of Punjab which shares a 553-km frontier with Pakistan. There was the usual hustle and bustle in markets on Monday with people even commending the security forces for its action against Pakistan post-Pahalgam terror attack. 'India has taught a lesson to Pakistan and it has been successful in sending a strong message to the neighbouring nation. And now Pakistan, which is a rogue nation, will not dare to cast an evil eye on our country,' said a grocery shop owner in Pathankot. Pathankot, among border districts, had seen multiple drone attacks, launched by Pakistan, which were thwarted by the Indian security forces. In Ferozepur, villagers who had moved to safer places were returning to their villages. Daler Singh, a resident of Jallo Ke village near the border, said that most residents of nearby areas had left hearth and home. 'Now, most of them have returned but they remain cautious. Overall, life is normal and we are going back to our fields,' he said. A resident in Ferozepur said, 'The situation is normal now. We hope the ceasefire holds and peace prevails.' Officials said train services, which had been cancelled, short-terminated, or short-originated, were restored following the pause on hostilities. They said 23 trains were cancelled, four were short-originated and as many were short-terminated while three were rescheduled. The authorities in Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Moga on Sunday evening advised people to voluntarily switch off lights at their homes and avoid venturing outside unless necessary. PTI CHS COR VSD NSD NSD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Life returning to normal in Punjab's border districts
Ferozepur/Pathankot , A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on Saturday afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes. District authorities said the situation was under control and did not clamp blackouts in the border districts but urged people not to give credence to any rumour and to stay calm. Schools in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur districts, that lie on the border with Pakistan, remained shut on Monday. In Pathankot and Gurdaspur, colleges and universities also remained closed. However, authorities in Gurdaspur have said universities and colleges can take online classes. Routine activities were back to normal in the border areas of Punjab which shares a 553-km frontier with Pakistan. There was the usual hustle and bustle in markets on Monday with people even commending the security forces for its action against Pakistan post-Pahalgam terror attack. "India has taught a lesson to Pakistan and it has been successful in sending a strong message to the neighbouring nation. And now Pakistan, which is a rogue nation, will not dare to cast an evil eye on our country," said a grocery shop owner in Pathankot. Pathankot, among border districts, had seen multiple drone attacks, launched by Pakistan, which were thwarted by the Indian security forces. In Ferozepur, villagers who had moved to safer places were returning to their villages. Daler Singh, a resident of Jallo Ke village near the border, said that most residents of nearby areas had left hearth and home. "Now, most of them have returned but they remain cautious. Overall, life is normal and we are going back to our fields," he said. A resident in Ferozepur said, "The situation is normal now. We hope the ceasefire holds and peace prevails." Officials said train services, which had been cancelled, short-terminated, or short-originated, were restored following the pause on hostilities. They said 23 trains were cancelled, four were short-originated and as many were short-terminated while three were rescheduled. The authorities in Ferozepur, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Moga on Sunday evening advised people to voluntarily switch off lights at their homes and avoid venturing outside unless necessary.
