There will be a bank holiday for three consecutive days on the occasion of the second Saturday, Sunday, and Buddha Purnima.


Bank will remain closed on These days in May—Check dates

Drones & bursting crackers completely banned, hotels, marriage palaces, restaurants, shopkeepers, commercial establishments etc to strictly adhere to blackout

DC urges citizens to remain calm, contact 0161-2403100 & 112 in any case of exigency

The Government of India issued a press release in which it outlined that missile and drone attacks on Punjab and other states were thwarted by the Integrated Counter UAS Grid and Air Defence systems. 

How India saved Punjab & other states from Pakistani missile & drone attacks? Explained

A comprehensive mock drill focused on fire safety and rescue operations was held at Verka Milk Plant, Ferozepur Road, here today to bolster preparedness for potential emergencies. 

Mock Drill conducted at Verka Milk Plant to enhance disaster preparedness

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

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.

Mock Drill at 4 PM on a specific location only, Blackout Drill at 8 PM in Ludhiana for Emergency Preparedness: MP Arora

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

Public response to air raid warning sirens, steps to take during blackout and evacuation strategies are likely to be among a host of instructions that will be given to citizens during a mock drill in 244 identified civil defence districts on Wednesday to practice response to a ‘hostile attack’, an official said.

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