The sole purpose of the sirens blaring in Chandigarh on Friday morning was to remind citizens to remain alert. 

Air sirens blare in Chandigarh amid rising India-Pakistan tensions; Know what's happening

As per the official release issued by the Government of India, Pakistan attempted to engage a number of military targets in Northern and Western India including in Chandigarh. 

Chandigarh, among 14 other key locations of India, targeted by Pakistan in failed missile attack

Pakistan has unleashed a full-blown disinformation offensive in a desperate attempt to shift the focus and control the narrative with a barrage of lies and digital theatrics following India's decisive strike under 'Operation Sindoor'.

Pakistan fake news : Pakistan's propaganda machine working overtime after India's decisive Operation Sindoor

Apart from Amritsar Airport, security arrangements have been tightened at Attari Border and Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport in Amritsar

Amritsar Airport shutdown till May 10 after Operation Sindoor; Check status of Chandigarh Airport

India's bordering states, including Punjab, have been put on high alert after the Indian Armed Forces carried out Air Strikes and destroyed 9 terror launch pads in Pakistan and PoK. 

Amritsar airport shutdown, schools of 5 districts closed; What's happening in Punjab after Op Sindoor?

Chandigarh will go dark for ten minutes on the evening of May 7 as part of a citywide civil defense mock drill. Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav announced that the drill is being conducted to boost public awareness and test emergency preparedness.

Chandigarh to Observe 10-Minute Blackout on May 7 — Know the Timing and Details

Taking part in discussion after the resolution was moved by Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goel, the Chief Minister said that Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) was originally established to manage the waters of the Sutlej and Beas rivers.

Led by CM Punjab Vidhan Sabha passes historic resolution to no longer accept any order of BBMB on river waters

 In his motivating address, the Chief Minister urged the youth to take a leading role in nation-building. 

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