09-05-2025
Punjab Today LIVE News: Govt cancels leaves of employees amid India-Pak tension
Punjab Today News Live Updates: The Punjab Government Friday cancelled leave of employees in view of rising tension between India and Pakistan until further orders. According to the order issued by the Secretary of Personnel, Gurpreet Kaur Sapra, the government has asked the employees not to leave their station of posting. Earlier in the day, the Chandigarh administration had sounded a fresh air raid siren, appealing people to remain indoors. About an hour later, it said the siren for the alert was over.
CM Mann directs 10 ministers to move to border districts: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called an emergency Cabinet meeting at his residence and assigned 10 of his Cabinet colleagues to hit the ground in the state and stay in the border areas as a confidence-building exercise amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The government issued the orders on Friday, saying that the ministers have to be with the people.
Air raid alert issued around Chandigarh airport: The authorities issued an urgent alert in areas surrounding the Chandigarh airport on Friday, including Mohali and Panchkula, warning residents about a possible air strike. Citizens have been strongly advised to stay indoors and avoid standing near windows or doors, and not to step outside unless absolutely required. The warnings came as India launched a counter-offensive after Pakistani drones and missiles attempted to hit military facilities in Indian cities on Thursday.
