09-05-2025
Chandigarh, Mohali to shut shops, restaurants by 7 pm today. Details here
In light of current security concerns and credible intelligence reports, authorities in Chandigarh and SAS Nagar (Mohali) have announced a series of emergency preparedness measures, including a citywide blackout and closure of public spaces like shops before 7 pm, to ensure public Chandigarh Administration held a special media briefing led by Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav and Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur. Officials thanked the public for their cooperation during recent preparedness also praised the efforts of Residents Welfare Associations (RWAs) and Market Welfare Associations (MWAs) for helping spread verified information and preventing misinformation.
Citizens are urged to take note of emergency siren alerts.A fluctuating tone will indicate an emergency, while a continuous tone will signal that the threat is over. The administration is working to increase siren coverage across the the blackout drill, officials observed that solar lights, night-vision CCTVs, and commercial signage continued to emit have directed RWAs, MWAs, and property owners to ensure complete compliance by switching off such DHARAMSHALAS TO BE USED AS EMERGENCY SHELTERSHotels and dharamshalas have been identified for use as emergency shelters. All government employees have been instructed to stay in the city, especially those involved in essential coaching institutes up to Class 12 will remain closed until further notice. Commercial establishments, including restaurants and malls, must remain shut today. Medical shops are allowed to function as SAS Nagar, District Magistrate Komal Mittal issued similar orders under Section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Residents are advised to stay indoors and avoid using any outdoor lighting powered by inverters, generators, or solar gatherings, use of fireworks, and high-intensity lighting devices are also administration has called on citizens to rely only on official channels for updates and to support upcoming civil defence and blood donation Watch
