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Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab cancels leaves of IAS, PCS officers amid escalating border tension
NEW DELHI: Amid rising tensions along the border, the on Friday cancelled all leaves granted to IAS and across the state, citing the need for immediate preparedness and emergency response. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now An official order issued by Gurpreet Kaur Sapra, Secretary, Personnel, read: 'In view of the prevailing situation and preparedness for the emergency response system, it has been decided that no officer shall proceed on any kind of leave or leave their station of posting without the explicit approval of the Chief Secretary, Punjab. All the leaves approved so far stand cancelled.' The directive has come into effect immediately. 'These instructions shall come into force at once. Meticulous compliance may be ensured, failing which, suitable action under the relevant rules shall be initiated,' the order added. In a swift response to the developing situation following reports of exchanges of fire along the border between Indian and Pakistani forces, the state government is stepping up its preparedness efforts. Ten cabinet ministers have been directed to immediately head to the border districts following a high-level cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the ministers will assess the state's emergency readiness. 'Punjab government is preparing to deal with the situation. Today, the ministers will review the emergency services in the border districts. Will inspect hospitals, fire stations, will inspect the availability of ration and emergency services. Cabinet ministers will reach the border districts, immediately after the cabinet meeting, 10 ministers will leave for the border areas,' the statement said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The deployment plan for the ministers has already been outlined. 'Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchakk and Dr. Ravjot Singh will go to Gurdaspur. Ministers Kuldeep Dhaliwal and Mohinder Bhagat will take charge of Amritsar,' the CMO added. Meanwhile, amid heightened alert in the border areas, the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) in Amritsar has issued an advisory urging residents to remain indoors and take precautionary steps for their safety. 'All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from the windows, keep lights turned off, and draw the window curtains. There is no need to panic. A siren will blow now, and we will pass the message again once it is clear,' the DPRO's message read.
India Gazette
09-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Punjab government mobilizes ministers to border districts to review emergency services
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], May 9 (ANI): In a swift response to rising security concerns following escalating tension and exchange of fire taking place between Indian and Pakistan, the Punjab government is stepping up its preparedness by sending cabinet ministers to border districts. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a high-level review of emergency services is set to take place today, with ten cabinet ministers scheduled to visit border areas immediately after a cabinet meeting. 'Punjab government is preparing to deal with the situation. Today, the ministers will review the emergency services in the border districts. Will inspect hospitals, fire stations, Will inspect the availability of ration and emergency services, Cabinet ministers will reach the border districts, immediately after the cabinet meeting, 10 ministers will leave for the border areas,' read the statement from CMO 'Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchakk and Dr. Ravjot Singh will go to Gurdaspur. Ministers Kuldeep Dhaliwal and Mohinder Bhagat will take charge of Amritsar,' it added further. Amid all this, District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) in Amritsar has urged all residents to stay indoors, keep their lights turned off, and draw their curtains for safety. 'All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from the windows, keep lights turned off, and draw the window curtains. There is no need to panic. A siren will blow now, and we will pass the message again once it is clear,' the Amritsar DPRO said. The DPRO also lauded the armed forces and appealed to the public to cooperate. 'Our armed forces are on the job, and we need to support them by staying indoors. There is no need to panic,' the official added. This comes after the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Earlier, Defence sources said the Indian Army shot down two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The drones were intercepted during a heavy exchange of artillery fire between Indian and Pakistani forces. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Punjab government mobilizes ministers to border districts to review emergency services
In a swift response to rising security concerns following escalating tension and exchange of fire taking place between Indian and Pakistan, the Punjab government is stepping up its preparedness by sending cabinet ministers to border districts. According to a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a high-level review of emergency services is set to take place today, with ten cabinet ministers scheduled to visit border areas immediately after a cabinet meeting. "Punjab government is preparing to deal with the situation. Today, the ministers will review the emergency services in the border districts. Will inspect hospitals, fire stations, Will inspect the availability of ration and emergency services, Cabinet ministers will reach the border districts, immediately after the cabinet meeting, 10 ministers will leave for the border areas," read the statement from CMO "Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchakk and Dr. Ravjot Singh will go to Gurdaspur. Ministers Kuldeep Dhaliwal and Mohinder Bhagat will take charge of Amritsar," it added further. Amid all this, District Public Relations Officer (DPRO) in Amritsar has urged all residents to stay indoors, keep their lights turned off, and draw their curtains for safety. "All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from the windows, keep lights turned off, and draw the window curtains. There is no need to panic. A siren will blow now, and we will pass the message again once it is clear," the Amritsar DPRO said. The DPRO also lauded the armed forces and appealed to the public to cooperate. "Our armed forces are on the job, and we need to support them by staying indoors. There is no need to panic," the official added. This comes after the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Earlier, Defence sources said the Indian Army shot down two Pakistani drones in the Naushera sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The drones were intercepted during a heavy exchange of artillery fire between Indian and Pakistani forces.
United News of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- United News of India
States step up emergency preparedness amid border tension
New Delhi, May 9 (UNI) In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, several states have ramped up security measures and placed emergency services on a high alert to deal with any eventuality. In Punjab, the state government has initiated a comprehensive review of emergency arrangements in the border districts. As per the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), ten cabinet ministers will head to various sensitive zones following a cabinet meeting later today. Their inspections will cover hospitals, fire services, ration supply, and other essential services. Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchakk and Dr Ravjot Singh are assigned to Gurdaspur, while Kuldeep Dhaliwal and Mohinder Bhagat will oversee preparations in Amritsar. Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal said the entire state is under heightened alert following directives from the Centre. "Bihar, particularly Purnia which borders both Bangladesh and Nepal, remains highly sensitive. The Chief Minister is scheduled to convene a comprehensive review of the security situation tomorrow. All officials, including those in police and health departments, have had their leaves cancelled. A follow-up review will be held in Raxaul day after tomorrow," he said. Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma, responding to last night's reported drone incursion attempt by Pakistan in northern states, hailed the swift and effective action by the armed forces. "Our forces acted with extraordinary courage. When military bases are targeted, it is an act of war—Pakistan is also attacking civilians, which is unacceptable. This time, they have been completely outmatched. The growing discontent among Pakistan's own people reflects their internal crisis. It's time to take a firm stand," he said in Raipur. In Uttarakhand, all government hospitals have been directed to remain on high alert. The state's Health Secretary, Dr R Rajesh Kumar, said that under the guidance of the Union Health Ministry, hospitals have been instructed to ready 12,000 beds and ensure ICU units and ventilators are fully operational. All medical personnel have been ordered to report for duty with immediate effect. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to chair a high-level security review meeting in Mumbai today, which will be attended by top police and administrative officers. In Andhra Pradesh, security agencies carried out a massive precautionary operation at Nellore Railway Station last night in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Railway DSP Muralidhar informed UNI that following instructions from the Director General of Police and Special Railway Protection Force, security checks were conducted from 9 pm to 11 pm on Thursday. "We deployed around 100 personnel, including bomb detection and disposal squads, and six coordinated teams were formed. Checks were extended beyond railway premises to include hotels, lodges, and bus stands with the support of local police,' he said. Dog squads, Government Railway Police (GRP), and local law enforcement participated in the drill, which covered all stations under the Nellore railway subdivision. UNI BDN PRS
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab ministers to visit border districts to inspect key facilities amid rising border tensions
CHANDIGARH: Ten Punjab ministers are set to leave for the state's border areas on Thursday after the cabinet meeting to assess emergency preparedness. Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchakk and Dr. Ravjot Singh have been assigned to Gurdaspur, while ministers Kuldeep Dhaliwal and Mohinder Bhagat will oversee the review in Amritsar. The inspections will cover key facilities such as hospitals, fire stations, ration supply chains, and other emergency services to ensure the state is equipped to handle any crisis. According to the Punjab Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a total of 10 ministers will head to various border districts immediately after the day's cabinet meeting. Operation Sindoor Air siren warning sounded in Chandigarh, residents advised to stay indoors J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan on high alert after Pak's failed drone attacks Conflict widens, India targets Lahore, Pindi, Karachi after foiling multiple Pakistani attacks The initiative is part of the government's broader effort to strengthen emergency response infrastructure across sensitive areas. Officials said the on-ground assessments are crucial for identifying gaps in readiness and ensuring that residents in the border regions receive timely support if needed. The state government emphasized that these reviews reflect a proactive stance amid evolving national security dynamics.
