The orders are effective from May 6, 2025, to July 5, 2025, and are aimed at ensuring law and order across the district

Jalandhar imposes stringent security; weapons banned amid Ind-Pak tensions

DC stated that anyone found guilty of hoarding or black market trading will face strict legal action


DC Jalandhar urges citizens to avoid panic buying and issues a strict warning against hoarding & rumours

There will be a complete blackout in District Gurdaspur from 08.05.2025 until further notice.


Know which Punjab city has imposed a 8-hour blackout amid India-Pakistan tensions

This prohibition will include all fireworks, including conventional atishbazi, even during weddings & religious ceremonies.


Amritsar places blanket ban on firecrackers as India-Pakistan tensions increase

Pictures of DMart located near Pathankot Bypass Chowk in Jalandhar have surfaced. 


DMart Jalandhar sees rush as residents stock up following airstrike on Pakistan

In public interest and as part of a statewide emergency mock drill, a partial blackout will be conducted in specific areas of Ludhiana on May 7, between 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM.

Blackout in Ludhiana: Know Which Areas Will Go Dark from 8 PM to 8:30 PM Today

Mock drill scheduled at 4 PM across Punjab, while the blackout timings are to vary between 7 PM and 11 PM by district. 


Know when your city will go dark—Punjab’s statewise blackout drill on May 7

Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora announced that the District Administration will conduct a mock drill today, May 7, 2025. The mock drill will take place from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at on a specific location only, followed by a blackout drill from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM in Ludhiana. He appealed to the public to cooperate with the administration during the exercise.

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