Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, leaving over 1,400 villages submerged and claiming at least 30 lives. The widespread devastation has displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and overwhelmed local authorities. Rescue operations are underway as the state calls for urgent aid and long-term solutions to tackle the growing climate crisis.

Punjab Floods: State Declared Disaster-hit; Over 1,200 Villages Submerged 

Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades, leaving over 1,400 villages submerged and claiming at least 30 lives. The widespread devastation has displaced thousands, destroyed crops, and overwhelmed local authorities. Rescue operations are underway as the state calls for urgent aid and long-term solutions to tackle the growing climate crisis.



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Punjab Floods: Severe floods in Punjab have submerged over 1,000 villages, leaving at least 29 people dead and thousands affected. Heavy rains and overflowing rivers have caused widespread damage, prompting rescue operations and relief efforts.

Punjab Floods: Over 1,000 Villages Submerged, At Least 29 Dead 

Massive floods have devastated large parts of Pakistan, with Punjab province among the worst hit. Authorities are calling it the "worst flood of the century," as thousands have been displaced, homes submerged, and key infrastructure destroyed.

Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have triggered widespread destruction, with emergency services overwhelmed and rescue operations ongoing.

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Predicting Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall Across Northwest India, ---

With Some Regions Facing Extremely Heavy Showers...

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Extreme showers in Jammu, Punjab

The Punjab police's counter-intelligence unit has foiled target-killing plots allegedly orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and arrested a key operative of the crime syndicate. The police said in a press statement that the arrested individual, Himanshu Sood of Phagwara, was planning murders at the behest of Dubai-based gangster Namit Sharma, who is a close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.&nbsp;"In a breakthrough, Counter-Intelligence Jalandhar, foils a target killing plot orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang and apprehends a key operative, Himanshu Sood r/o Phagwara, Kapurthala," the Punjab DGP wrote on X.&nbsp;"Preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested accused was acting on the directions of Dubai, UAE-based Namit Sharma, who is a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi," he added.&nbsp;The police said Sood fired at a hotelier in Haridwar and was also planning to eliminate two people in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.&nbsp;"Recently, Himanshu Sood, along with his other gang members, fired gunshots at a hotelier in Haridwar on the directions of Namit Sharma and was further tasked to eliminate the other 2 targets in Madhya Pradesh and Kapurthala, respectively," he said.&nbsp;The police said that by arresting the man, they had averted a serious threat to public safety.&nbsp;"Backed by human intelligence and technical inputs, the team successfully dismantled this targeted killing module, averting a serious threat to public safety," he added.&nbsp;Sood's arrest marks another significant step in the ongoing crackdown on gangster networks with international linkages, the officer said.&nbsp;They have recovered weapons and ammunition from the gangster.&nbsp;"Recovery: 2 pistols (one .30 bore PX3 Pistol with 04 live cartridges and one .32 Pistol with 3 live cartridges)," he detailed.&nbsp;The police have registered an FIR in Amritsar and are investigating the case.&nbsp;"An FIR has been registered at PS SSOC Amritsar, and further investigation is underway to identify other associates and establish forward and backward linkages," he said.&nbsp;"The Punjab police remains committed to neutralizing organized crime and safeguarding public peace," he added.&nbsp;Over the years, the Bishnoi gang has emerged as one of the most dreaded crime syndicates in the country. In 2022, the gang killed Punjabi rapper and songwriter Sidhu Moose Wala. It also threatened to eliminate Bollywood star Salman Khan.

The Punjab police's counter-intelligence unit has foiled a target killing plot allegedly orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and arrested a key operative of the crime syndicate. 

The Punjab police's counter-intelligence unit has foiled target-killing plots allegedly orchestrated by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and arrested a key operative of the crime syndicate. The police said in a press statement that the arrested individual, Himanshu Sood of Phagwara, was planning murders at the behest of Dubai-based gangster Namit Sharma, who is a close aide of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. "In a breakthrough, Counter-Intelligence Jalandhar, foils a target killing plot orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang and apprehends a key operative, Himanshu Sood r/o Phagwara, Kapurthala," the Punjab DGP wrote on X. "Preliminary investigation reveals that the arrested accused was acting on the directions of Dubai, UAE-based Namit Sharma, who is a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi," he added. The police said Sood fired at a hotelier in Haridwar and was also planning to eliminate two people in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. "Recently, Himanshu Sood, along with his other gang members, fired gunshots at a hotelier in Haridwar on the directions of Namit Sharma and was further tasked to eliminate the other 2 targets in Madhya Pradesh and Kapurthala, respectively," he said. The police said that by arresting the man, they had averted a serious threat to public safety. "Backed by human intelligence and technical inputs, the team successfully dismantled this targeted killing module, averting a serious threat to public safety," he added. Sood's arrest marks another significant step in the ongoing crackdown on gangster networks with international linkages, the officer said. They have recovered weapons and ammunition from the gangster. "Recovery: 2 pistols (one .30 bore PX3 Pistol with 04 live cartridges and one .32 Pistol with 3 live cartridges)," he detailed. The police have registered an FIR in Amritsar and are investigating the case. "An FIR has been registered at PS SSOC Amritsar, and further investigation is underway to identify other associates and establish forward and backward linkages," he said. "The Punjab police remains committed to neutralizing organized crime and safeguarding public peace," he added. Over the years, the Bishnoi gang has emerged as one of the most dreaded crime syndicates in the country. In 2022, the gang killed Punjabi rapper and songwriter Sidhu Moose Wala. It also threatened to eliminate Bollywood star Salman Khan.

The police said Sood fired at a hotelier in Haridwar and was also planning to eliminate two people in Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.

Punjab police foil Lawrence Bishnoi gang's murder plots, arrest operative

A 50-year-old woman, based in Punjab's Ferozepur, succumbed to burn injuries in a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-0">Pakistan</a>i drone attack as the tensions between the two nations escalated. It was the first such recorded civil casualty outside Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
Sukhwinder Kaur, a 50-year-old, got hit by a drone attack by Pakistan on India's border regions at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, PTI reported.&nbsp;
On May 8, at around 9:30 pm, a Pakistani drone was intercepted by the Indian air defence system, and fell down on her house in the Khai Pheme Ke village, while she was sitting in the open lobby.&nbsp;
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The drone debris fell on their car, which was parked in the lobby, and then caught fire and caused severe burn injuries to Kaur, her husband Lakhwinder Singh and her son Jaswant Singh.
Kaur died, while her husband and son were still undergoing treatment in the hospital.&nbsp;
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a Rs 5 lakh ex gratia from the Chief Minister&rsquo;s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, and expressed grief over Kaur&rsquo;s death.
&ldquo;Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss,&rdquo; he said.
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Meanwhile, Rajya Saba MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance to the family of Kaur, announcing Rs 2 lakh for her family.&nbsp;
On May 9, it was reported that the family in Ferozepur was injured in a Pakistani drone attack. "We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat them. Most of the drones have been neutralised by the army," Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, SSP said.
After a week of fighting, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, however, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that India has paused the attacks and it will depend on Pakistan's behaviour.&nbsp;
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On May 8, a Pakistani drone was intercepted by the Indian air defence system, and fell down on Kaur's house, while she was sitting in the open lobby. India news pakistan

A 50-year-old woman, based in Punjab's Ferozepur, succumbed to burn injuries in a Pakistani drone attack as the tensions between the two nations escalated. It was the first such recorded civil casualty outside Jammu and Kashmir. Sukhwinder Kaur, a 50-year-old, got hit by a drone attack by Pakistan on India's border regions at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital in Ludhiana, PTI reported. On May 8, at around 9:30 pm, a Pakistani drone was intercepted by the Indian air defence system, and fell down on her house in the Khai Pheme Ke village, while she was sitting in the open lobby. Also read: Indo-Pak war | Three injured after Pakistani drone hits residential area in Punjab's Firozpur The drone debris fell on their car, which was parked in the lobby, and then caught fire and caused severe burn injuries to Kaur, her husband Lakhwinder Singh and her son Jaswant Singh. Kaur died, while her husband and son were still undergoing treatment in the hospital. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced a Rs 5 lakh ex gratia from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for the family of Sukhwinder Kaur, and expressed grief over Kaur’s death. “Our government stands firmly with her family during this time of immense pain, and we are committed to providing all possible support to help them cope with this devastating loss,” he said. Also read: India-Pakistan news LIVE: 'The sooner Pakistan gets it, the better it is,' India's warning to Pak over consequences of nurturing terrorism Meanwhile, Rajya Saba MP Sanjeev Arora also extended financial assistance to the family of Kaur, announcing Rs 2 lakh for her family. On May 9, it was reported that the family in Ferozepur was injured in a Pakistani drone attack. "We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat them. Most of the drones have been neutralised by the army," Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, SSP said. After a week of fighting, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, however, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that India has paused the attacks and it will depend on Pakistan's behaviour. Also read: What is UNSC 1267? Sanctions committee where India plans to list TRF over Pahalgam attack, call out Pakistan’s support for terror groups

First civilian casualty outside J&K: Punjab woman dies after Pakistani drone attack

14 killed in Amritsar after consuming spurious liquor; police arrest 4 people

Punjab: 14 killed in Amritsar after consuming spurious liquor; police arrest 4 people

The police in India&rsquo;s northern state of Punjab said on Sunday that they have arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in New Delhi. The arrests come at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan hit a high over the Pahalgam attack, after which Indian forces struck terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
The Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, said that action was taken on credible intelligence, and Malerkotla Police arrested one suspect for leaking sensitive information regarding the movements of the Indian Army to a Pakistan-based handler.
Malerkotla is a town in Punjab over 45 km from Ludhiana.
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&ldquo;Based on the disclosures made during his interrogation, a second conduit was also identified and taken into custody,&rdquo; said the DGP in a post on X. The initial probe revealed that the accused had been receiving payments through online transactions in exchange for classified information. &ldquo;They were in frequent contact with the handler and were involved in channelling funds to other local operatives as per his instructions,&rdquo; he said.
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In a significant breakthrough, Malerkotla Police apprehends two individuals for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission, New Delhi. Acting on credible intelligence, one suspect was arrested for leaking&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/AJZWumlBNY">pic.twitter.com/AJZWumlBNY</a>
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Two mobile phones have been recovered, and an FIR has been registered, said the DGP. Further investigation will be undertaken as per established protocol, with a focus on tracing the financial trail and identifying additional operatives and linkages within the network.
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&ldquo;This operation marks a significant step in dismantling cross-border espionage networks and reinforces our commitment to national security. Punjab Police remains steadfast in safeguarding the sovereignty of the nation and neutralising threats to internal security,&rdquo; the DGP said in his post.
Meanwhile, in a joint operation, the Border Security Force and Amritsar Rural Police successfully foiled a major drone-based cross-border smuggling attempt.
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On May 10, 2025, acting swiftly on information from alert locals near village Chak Bala (under PS Ajnala), our teams recovered a consignment of arms and explosives from agricultural fields.&nbsp;
The seized material includes two .30-caliber pistols with four magazines, 30 live cartridges, two hand grenades, two lever detonators, a remote control device and charger, a command mechanism, eight batteries, a black box, and 972 grams of RDX.
An FIR has been registered under the Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, &amp; Aircraft Act.

India News | Pakistan: The initial probe revealed that the accused had been receiving payments through online transactions in exchange for classified information. They were in contact with the handler and also channelled funds to other local operatives.

The police in India’s northern state of Punjab said on Sunday that they have arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in New Delhi. The arrests come at a time when tensions between India and Pakistan hit a high over the Pahalgam attack, after which Indian forces struck terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Director General of Police, Punjab, Gaurav Yadav, said that action was taken on credible intelligence, and Malerkotla Police arrested one suspect for leaking sensitive information regarding the movements of the Indian Army to a Pakistan-based handler. Malerkotla is a town in Punjab over 45 km from Ludhiana. Also Read | Yogi Adityanath confirms BrahMos use in Operation Sindoor; ‘ask Pakistan about its power’ “Based on the disclosures made during his interrogation, a second conduit was also identified and taken into custody,” said the DGP in a post on X. The initial probe revealed that the accused had been receiving payments through online transactions in exchange for classified information. “They were in frequent contact with the handler and were involved in channelling funds to other local operatives as per his instructions,” he said. In a significant breakthrough, Malerkotla Police apprehends two individuals for their alleged involvement in espionage activities linked to a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission, New Delhi. Acting on credible intelligence, one suspect was arrested for leaking… pic.twitter.com/AJZWumlBNY — DGP Punjab Police (@DGPPunjabPolice) May 11, 2025 Two mobile phones have been recovered, and an FIR has been registered, said the DGP. Further investigation will be undertaken as per established protocol, with a focus on tracing the financial trail and identifying additional operatives and linkages within the network. Also Read | Vanished without a trace: 100g gold reportedly stolen from Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple “This operation marks a significant step in dismantling cross-border espionage networks and reinforces our commitment to national security. Punjab Police remains steadfast in safeguarding the sovereignty of the nation and neutralising threats to internal security,” the DGP said in his post. Meanwhile, in a joint operation, the Border Security Force and Amritsar Rural Police successfully foiled a major drone-based cross-border smuggling attempt. Also Read | 'Operation Sindoor is symbol of India's political, social and strategic willpower': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh On May 10, 2025, acting swiftly on information from alert locals near village Chak Bala (under PS Ajnala), our teams recovered a consignment of arms and explosives from agricultural fields. The seized material includes two .30-caliber pistols with four magazines, 30 live cartridges, two hand grenades, two lever detonators, a remote control device and charger, a command mechanism, eight batteries, a black box, and 972 grams of RDX. An FIR has been registered under the Explosive Substances Act, Arms Act, & Aircraft Act.

Two arrested in Punjab on charges of spying for Pak official at High Commission in Delhi

Punjab Ferozpur Pathankot Ceasefire Live Updates: Hours after India-Pakistan ceasefire, blackout has been observed across several regions in Punjab, including Moga, Pathankot, Ferozpur, Mukstar, Batala, Patiala, Ambala and Amritsar.&nbsp;
This comes after explosions were heard in several parts of Jammu and red streaks were seen.&nbsp;
Earlier, &nbsp;DC Amritsar announced that a blackout will be implemented after a siren as part of a "precaution".&nbsp;
"A siren will sound shortly and thereafter we shall implement the blackout. This is by way of abundant precaution. Please stay indoors and away from windows. Please don't panic," DC Amritsar stated.&nbsp;
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However now, blackout has been observed after the siren sound.
<h2>Punjab Ferozpur Pathankot Amritsar Ceasefire Live Updates</h2>
Hours after India announced ceasefire with Pakistan after days of fighting, Pakistan violated the ceasefire on Saturday evening, India's Ministry of External Affairs annnounced announced in a special briefing.&nbsp;
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the Indian Army is retaliating as Pakistan violated the ceasefire. He called this intrusion "extremely condemnable".&nbsp;
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He further stressed that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately.&nbsp;
"An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it. We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion," Misri said.&nbsp;
<h2>India-Pakistan ceasefire&nbsp;</h2>
Earlier today, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10.&nbsp;
India's foreign minister S Jaishankar also confirmed that both countries worked together to stop "firing and military action."
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Punjab Ferozpur Pathankot Ceasefire Live: Earlier today, India's Foreign Secretary confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. India news pakistan

Punjab Ferozpur Pathankot Ceasefire Live Updates: Hours after India-Pakistan ceasefire, blackout has been observed across several regions in Punjab, including Moga, Pathankot, Ferozpur, Mukstar, Batala, Patiala, Ambala and Amritsar. This comes after explosions were heard in several parts of Jammu and red streaks were seen. Earlier, DC Amritsar announced that a blackout will be implemented after a siren as part of a "precaution". "A siren will sound shortly and thereafter we shall implement the blackout. This is by way of abundant precaution. Please stay indoors and away from windows. Please don't panic," DC Amritsar stated. Also read: 'Pakistan responsible for it': India confirms ceasefire violation by Pak, says Indian Army is 'retaliating' However now, blackout has been observed after the siren sound. Punjab Ferozpur Pathankot Amritsar Ceasefire Live Updates Hours after India announced ceasefire with Pakistan after days of fighting, Pakistan violated the ceasefire on Saturday evening, India's Ministry of External Affairs annnounced announced in a special briefing. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the Indian Army is retaliating as Pakistan violated the ceasefire. He called this intrusion "extremely condemnable". Also read: Indo-Pak ceasefire: Blasts in Srinagar, drones in Kutch; India confirms Pakistan violated ceasefire | Check list of violations here He further stressed that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately. "An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it. We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion," Misri said. India-Pakistan ceasefire Earlier today, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed for a ceasefire with immediate effect from 17:00 on May 10. India's foreign minister S Jaishankar also confirmed that both countries worked together to stop "firing and military action." Also read: Indian cities including Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan under blackout; India confirms Pakistan violated ceasefire | Check full list HERE

Punjab ceasefire news: Blackouts across Amritsar, Ambala and other parts of Punjab as Pakistan violates ceasefire agreement

Hours after India announced ceasefire with Pakistan, explosions were heard in several parts of India. Following this, blackout was observed across Jammu, in regions of Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan.&nbsp;
A complete blackout has been enforced in Pathankot, Punjab, Moga and Ferozepur. While, blackouts were also seen in Rajasthan's Barmer and Jaisalmer and in Gujarat's Bhuj. &nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-ceasefire-9056164">'Pakistan responsible for it': India confirms ceasefire violation by Pak, says Indian Army is 'retaliating'</a>
<h2>Here's the complete list&nbsp;</h2>
<h2>Jammu</h2>
<ul>
<li>Srinagar</li>
<li>RS Pura</li>
<li>Rajouri&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>Gujarat</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bhuj&nbsp;</li>
<li>Jamnagar</li>
</ul>
<h2>Punjab</h2>
<ul>
<li>Moga</li>
<li>Pathankot</li>
<li>Ferozpur</li>
<li>Batala</li>
<li>Patiala</li>
<li>Ambala</li>
<li>Amritsar&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h2>Rajasthan</h2>
<ul>
<li>Barmer</li>
<li>Jaisalmer&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X, that this is not a ceasefire and air defence units in the middle of Srinagar have opened up.&nbsp;
"What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!," he said in a post on X. In next post, he added, "This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up." &nbsp;
He further posted a video in which drones are spotted.&nbsp;
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Following this, blackout has been observed in Jammu across several regions including RS Pura, Rajouri, Srinagar and Kathua.
Earlier, &nbsp;DC Amritsar announced that a blackout will be implemented after a siren as part of a "precaution".&nbsp;
"A siren will sound shortly and thereafter we shall implement the blackout. This is by way of abundant precaution. Please stay indoors and away from windows. Please don't panic," DC Amritsar stated.&nbsp;
However now, blackout has been oserved after the siren sound.&nbsp;
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India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a special briefing hours after India-Pak ceasefire, said that Pakistan violated the ceasefire, adidng that Indian Army is retaliating.&nbsp;
"An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it. We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion," Misri said.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-kashmir-srinagar-ceasefire-live-updates-check-latest-news-on-india-pakistan-udhampur-baramulla-9056092">Jammu &amp; Kashmir ceasefire news LIVE: Blasts heard in Srinagar; blackout imposed</a>

A complete blackout has been enforced in Pathankot, Punjab, Moga and Ferozepur. While, blackouts were also seen in Rajasthan's Barmer and Jaisalmer.  India news pakistan

Hours after India announced ceasefire with Pakistan, explosions were heard in several parts of India. Following this, blackout was observed across Jammu, in regions of Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan. A complete blackout has been enforced in Pathankot, Punjab, Moga and Ferozepur. While, blackouts were also seen in Rajasthan's Barmer and Jaisalmer and in Gujarat's Bhuj. Also read: 'Pakistan responsible for it': India confirms ceasefire violation by Pak, says Indian Army is 'retaliating' Here's the complete list Jammu Srinagar RS Pura Rajouri Gujarat Bhuj Jamnagar Punjab Moga Pathankot Ferozpur Batala Patiala Ambala Amritsar Rajasthan Barmer Jaisalmer In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X, that this is not a ceasefire and air defence units in the middle of Srinagar have opened up. "What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!," he said in a post on X. In next post, he added, "This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up." He further posted a video in which drones are spotted. Also read: India-Pak ceasefire | China condemns Pahalgam terror attack as Chinese foreign minister talks to NSA Ajit Doval Following this, blackout has been observed in Jammu across several regions including RS Pura, Rajouri, Srinagar and Kathua. Earlier, DC Amritsar announced that a blackout will be implemented after a siren as part of a "precaution". "A siren will sound shortly and thereafter we shall implement the blackout. This is by way of abundant precaution. Please stay indoors and away from windows. Please don't panic," DC Amritsar stated. However now, blackout has been oserved after the siren sound. WATCH | BREAKING | Five Civilians Killed In Firing, Shelling By Pak Across Jammu Region India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a special briefing hours after India-Pak ceasefire, said that Pakistan violated the ceasefire, adidng that Indian Army is retaliating. "An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it. We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion," Misri said. Also read: Jammu & Kashmir ceasefire news LIVE: Blasts heard in Srinagar; blackout imposed

Indian cities across bordering states under blackout; India confirms Pakistan violated ceasefire | Check full list HERE

Explosions, sirens and drone sightings triggered blackouts across multiple states on Friday (May 09) night, as India heightened security following repeated failed attempts by Pakistan to target military and civilian areas via drones.
<h2>Pakistan&rsquo;s drones shot down, shelling resumes at border</h2>
On Friday, Pakistan&rsquo;s military attempted another wave of drone and missile attacks against Indian territory. India's air defence systems successfully neutralised the threats, including drones in Rajasthan&rsquo;s Barmer, Pokhran, Jaisalmer and Phalodi.
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In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani shelling resumed in sensitive border areas including Uri, Kupwara and Poonch, fuelling fresh concerns amid already heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
<h2>Family injured in Punjab as Pakistani drone hits residential area</h2>
In Punjab&rsquo;s Firozpur, a Pakistani drone struck a civilian home, injuring three members of a family, one of them critically. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The drone responsible was reportedly neutralised shortly after the incident.
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<h2>Blackouts ordered as precaution across multiple states</h2>
In response to Pakistani attacks, authorities enforced power blackouts across several districts in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. The aim was to make it harder for enemy drones or aircraft to identify targets on the ground.
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Residents were asked to turn off lights and stay indoors as a precaution.
&ldquo;People were advised to switch off their lights in multiple districts following sirens and loud explosions,&rdquo; a senior official said.
<h2>Full list of blackout-affected areas</h2>
Punjab:
Firozpur, Hoshiarpur, Moga, Sangrur, Muktsar, Fazilka, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur
Jammu and Kashmir:
Nagrota, Rajouri, Pathankot, Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua, parts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Udhampur, Poonch, Jammu city, Katra
Haryana:
Ambala, Panchkula
Rajasthan:
Jaisalmer, Barmer
Himachal Pradesh:
Solan
Gujarat:
Kutch, villages in Patan district, Banaskantha district
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India Pakistan News: Families in Punjab, J&K, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal and Gujarat face blackouts as India blocks second wave of Pakistan drone attacks overnight

Explosions, sirens and drone sightings triggered blackouts across multiple states on Friday (May 09) night, as India heightened security following repeated failed attempts by Pakistan to target military and civilian areas via drones. Pakistan’s drones shot down, shelling resumes at border On Friday, Pakistan’s military attempted another wave of drone and missile attacks against Indian territory. India's air defence systems successfully neutralised the threats, including drones in Rajasthan’s Barmer, Pokhran, Jaisalmer and Phalodi. Also read: Indo-Pak war: What is Territorial Army? India activates 14 battalions to assist armed forces amid escalating tensions In Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistani shelling resumed in sensitive border areas including Uri, Kupwara and Poonch, fuelling fresh concerns amid already heightened tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Family injured in Punjab as Pakistani drone hits residential area In Punjab’s Firozpur, a Pakistani drone struck a civilian home, injuring three members of a family, one of them critically. The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. The drone responsible was reportedly neutralised shortly after the incident. Also read: Indo-Pak war | Three injured after Pakistani drone hits residential area in Punjab's Firozpur Blackouts ordered as precaution across multiple states In response to Pakistani attacks, authorities enforced power blackouts across several districts in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. The aim was to make it harder for enemy drones or aircraft to identify targets on the ground. Also read: Indo-Pak War | ‘Concerning, inconsistent’: How US schooled Pakistan after India shot down a Pakistani F-16 after 2019 Balakot strike Residents were asked to turn off lights and stay indoors as a precaution. “People were advised to switch off their lights in multiple districts following sirens and loud explosions,” a senior official said. Full list of blackout-affected areas Punjab: Firozpur, Hoshiarpur, Moga, Sangrur, Muktsar, Fazilka, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur Jammu and Kashmir: Nagrota, Rajouri, Pathankot, Akhnoor, Samba, Kathua, parts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Udhampur, Poonch, Jammu city, Katra Haryana: Ambala, Panchkula Rajasthan: Jaisalmer, Barmer Himachal Pradesh: Solan Gujarat: Kutch, villages in Patan district, Banaskantha district Also read: Indo-Pak War: Can Pakistan use F-16s against India? Here’s what the rules say

Indo-Pak war: From Punjab to Rajasthan blackouts hit six states after India foils second wave of Pakistan drone strikes

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a family was injured in a Pakistani drone attack in Punjab's Firozpur. This is the second day of Pakistan's foiled attacks at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab">Punjab</a>&nbsp;and other regions of India.&nbsp;
Three people were injured, and were rushed to hospital, SSP Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said, according to ANI.
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"We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat them. Most of the drones have been neutralised by the army," says Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, SSP Ferozepur, Punjab, on a family who got injured in Pakistani drone attack Video: ANI <a href="https://t.co/UXKQfeC0jo">pic.twitter.com/UXKQfeC0jo</a>
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Meanwhile in Pathankot, red streaks seen and explosions can be heard in Pathankot as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones.&nbsp;
Moreover, blackout was observed in Pathankot after foiled Pakistan's attacks. Earlier today, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convened a high-level cabinet meeting, which resulted in 15 key decisions on security, agriculture, and industrial development.
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The most significant decision was activating the anti-drone system across the state. Ministers and MLAs will be stationed in the border areas to maintain security and peace.
On Thursday, Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab.&nbsp;
India has said that military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur was targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. India confirmed that there are no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces.
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Meanwhile in Pathankot, red streaks seen and explosions can be heard in Pathankot as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones. India news pakistan

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a family was injured in a Pakistani drone attack in Punjab's Firozpur. This is the second day of Pakistan's foiled attacks at Punjab and other regions of India. Three people were injured, and were rushed to hospital, SSP Ferozepur, Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said, according to ANI. Also read: Indo-Pak War | 'Ban on flying drones, leaves cancelled': Blackouts in Kutch, parts of Gujarat, amid drone sightings in J&K and Punjab "We received information about 3 people being injured. They have burn injuries. Doctors will treat them. Most of the drones have been neutralised by the army," says Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, SSP Ferozepur, Punjab, on a family who got injured in Pakistani drone attack Video: ANI pic.twitter.com/UXKQfeC0jo — WION (@WIONews) May 9, 2025 Meanwhile in Pathankot, red streaks seen and explosions can be heard in Pathankot as India's air defence intercepts Pakistani drones. Moreover, blackout was observed in Pathankot after foiled Pakistan's attacks. Earlier today, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann convened a high-level cabinet meeting, which resulted in 15 key decisions on security, agriculture, and industrial development. Also read: Indo-Pak War | ‘Concerning, inconsistent’: How US schooled Pakistan after India shot down a Pakistani F-16 after 2019 Balakot strike The most significant decision was activating the anti-drone system across the state. Ministers and MLAs will be stationed in the border areas to maintain security and peace. On Thursday, Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur was targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. India confirmed that there are no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces. Also read: Indo Wings unveils worldâs most advanced agricultural drone technology

Indo-Pak war | Three injured after Pakistani drone hits residential area in Punjab's Firozpur

The tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan further after Pakistan targeted Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab with drones on Thursday (May 8). India confirmed that there are no losses and the threat was neutralised by the Indian Armed Forces.
The government has declared a holiday tomorrow (May 9) for educational institutions in several states across India as a precautionary measure amid the tension between the two nations.&nbsp;
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<h2>Which states have announced school holiday?</h2>
States sharing border with Pakistan have been on high alert. The government has cancelled leave for employees in several states, including Punjab, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Delhi, in view of the current situation and preparedness for emergency response.
Here is the complete list of locations where a holiday has been announced:
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Jammu and Kashmir: All schools, colleges and universities in J&amp;K &nbsp;to remain closed on 9th and 10th May as a precautionary measure.
Leh:&nbsp;All the government and private schools will remain closed for next two days.
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Punjab:&nbsp;All Schools, Colleges, and Universities &mdash; Government, Private, and Aided &mdash; across the entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days.
Haryana: Schools will remain closed across Haryana, including Gurugram.
Himachal Pradesh: All schools, colleges, and educational institutions in Una district, Himachal Pradesh, will remain closed on May 9.
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Rajasthan: Schools will remain closed in five bordering districts, including Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer.
Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad have not yet announced a holiday or are conducting online classes. It is advisable to stay in touch with the respective school for the latest updates.

The government has declared a holiday tomorrow (May 9) for educational institutions in several states across India as a precautionary measure amid the tension between the two nations.

The tensions have escalated between India and Pakistan further after Pakistan targeted Jammu, Rajasthan and Punjab with drones on Thursday (May 8). India confirmed that there are no losses and the threat was neutralised by the Indian Armed Forces. The government has declared a holiday tomorrow (May 9) for educational institutions in several states across India as a precautionary measure amid the tension between the two nations. Also read | Indo-Pak war | India Gate has been evacuated as security beefed up in New Delhi after India foils Pakistan drone attack Which states have announced school holiday? States sharing border with Pakistan have been on high alert. The government has cancelled leave for employees in several states, including Punjab, Gujarat, West Bengal, Rajasthan, and Delhi, in view of the current situation and preparedness for emergency response. Here is the complete list of locations where a holiday has been announced: Also read | India-Pakistan war: Complete blackout enforced in border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha in Gujarat Jammu and Kashmir: All schools, colleges and universities in J&K to remain closed on 9th and 10th May as a precautionary measure. Leh: All the government and private schools will remain closed for next two days. Also read | India-Pak war: Airlines issue advisory for passengers, several airports temporarily shut till 10 May. Check list here Punjab: All Schools, Colleges, and Universities — Government, Private, and Aided — across the entire Punjab shall remain completely closed for the next three days. Haryana: Schools will remain closed across Haryana, including Gurugram. Himachal Pradesh: All schools, colleges, and educational institutions in Una district, Himachal Pradesh, will remain closed on May 9. Also read | Indo-Pak war | India Gate has been evacuated as security beefed up in New Delhi after India foils Pakistan drone attack Rajasthan: Schools will remain closed in five bordering districts, including Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer. Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad have not yet announced a holiday or are conducting online classes. It is advisable to stay in touch with the respective school for the latest updates.

Are schools open today in India? Check for Delhi-NCR, Gurugram, Punjab, J&K and others

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Shesh Paul Vaid on Thursday said, "Jammu is under attack", &nbsp;stressing, that Pakistan should be wiped out of the map.&nbsp;
The former J&amp;K official shared a video on X, slamming Pakistan, saying that their country should be divided into four parts.&nbsp;
He said that in the past hour, 40-50 explosions were heard as Pakistan launched attacks in the border regions.&nbsp;
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Jammu is under attack. I&rsquo;ve said it before, and I&rsquo;m saying it again today. This time under fire. Pakistan will be divided into four parts. Jai Hind. <a href="https://t.co/v6PS93erDA">pic.twitter.com/v6PS93erDA</a>
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"Currently I am in Jammu and have heard at least 40-50 explosions in the past hour. Our S-400 air defence system is working very well. I heard Jammu airport and other regions have been targeted, and all attacks have been intercepted," Vaid said.&nbsp;
He further assured that Pakistan can't do anything to us with the "grace of goddess Vaishno Devi."
"Its time now, that Pakistan will be divided into four parts. India now much teach a lesson to Pakistan. They are attacking civilians region and they should get an answer from India. Pakistan should be wiped out of map, he stressed.
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Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, the blackout was seen in the city.&nbsp;
Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that the military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones.&nbsp;
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India later confirmed that there were no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces.
Ministry of Defence has said that "India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people."&nbsp;
Following all this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation. He also speaks to the CISF DG regarding airport security.
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The former J&K official shared a video on X, slamming Pakistan, saying that their country should be divided into four parts.  India news pakistan

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir Shesh Paul Vaid on Thursday said, "Jammu is under attack", stressing, that Pakistan should be wiped out of the map. The former J&K official shared a video on X, slamming Pakistan, saying that their country should be divided into four parts. He said that in the past hour, 40-50 explosions were heard as Pakistan launched attacks in the border regions. WATCH | India-Pakistan War: Blackout enforced in Srinagar, Leh, Chandigarh | Drone attacks in Jammu, Punjab Jammu is under attack. I’ve said it before, and I’m saying it again today. This time under fire. Pakistan will be divided into four parts. Jai Hind. pic.twitter.com/v6PS93erDA — Shesh Paul Vaid (@spvaid) May 8, 2025 "Currently I am in Jammu and have heard at least 40-50 explosions in the past hour. Our S-400 air defence system is working very well. I heard Jammu airport and other regions have been targeted, and all attacks have been intercepted," Vaid said. He further assured that Pakistan can't do anything to us with the "grace of goddess Vaishno Devi." "Its time now, that Pakistan will be divided into four parts. India now much teach a lesson to Pakistan. They are attacking civilians region and they should get an answer from India. Pakistan should be wiped out of map, he stressed. Also read: India-Pakistan war: Complete blackout enforced in border districts of Kutch and Banaskantha in Gujarat Pakistan on Thursday targeted Jammu, Rajasthan, and Punjab with drones. Explosions and fire like sounds were heard in Channi area of Jammu. Following which, the blackout was seen in the city. Pakistani drones were intercepted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, air sirens were heard in and a complete blackout was enforced in parts of Rajasthan and Punjab. India has said that the military stations of Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur were targeted by Pakistan using missiles and drones. Also read: India-Pakistan War: Blackout enforced in Srinagar, Leh, Chandigarh | Drone attacks in Jammu, Punjab India later confirmed that there were no losses and the threat was neutralised by Indian Armed Forces. Ministry of Defence has said that "India remains fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and ensure the safety of its people." Following all this, Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks with the Director Generals of border guarding forces to take stock of the border situation. He also speaks to the CISF DG regarding airport security. Also read: India-Pak War LIVE: Defence Minister reviews security situation with Armed forces chiefs, Home Minister takes stock of situation

'Pakistan should be wiped out of map': Former J&K DGP says after India foils Pak drone attacks in Jammu

As the tensions escalated after India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), authorities in several states have ordered the closure of schools in border districts to ensure safety after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>.&nbsp;
The schools in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan have been closed, along with several airports in the region.&nbsp;
<h2>Punjab</h2>
In Punjab, schools were shut across five border districts, including Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur on Wednesday as a precautionary measure after India launched strikes in Pakistan.
Ferozepur deputy commissioner had issued an order to keep all schools in the district closed for the day. Similarly, in Pathankot, schools will remain shut for the next 72 hours.&nbsp;
Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Fazilka districts also followed the same by closing all educational institutions.&nbsp;
Moreover, flight operations at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport were suspended until 10 am.
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<h2>Uttar Pradesh</h2>
Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, the authorities have issued a red alert after Operation Sindoor. The DGP Office posted that all field formations of the UP Police have been directed to coordinate closely with defence units.&nbsp;
&ldquo;UP Police remains alert, equipped and fully prepared to ensure the safety of every citizen. Jai Hind!&rdquo; the post said.
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<h2>Rajasthan</h2>
Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, airports in Bikaner and Jodhpur were closed after a high alert was issued across all border regions of Rajasthan.&nbsp;
All government and private schools in the border districts of Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer have been closed as a safety measure.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Schools have been closed and all the preparations for the mock drills have been completed,&rdquo; an official told Indian news agency PTI.
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<h2>Jammu and Kashmir&nbsp;</h2>
As a precautionary measure, schools have been closed in various regions in Jammu and Kashmir.&nbsp;
&ldquo;In view of the prevailing situation, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch will remain closed today,&rdquo; Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar said on X.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said that considering the present situation, educational institutions, schools, and colleges in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Gurez will remain closed for today.
Moreover, the University of Kashmir also announced to cancel of the exams due to the ongoing escalating situation.&nbsp;
On Wednesday, the Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes, calling them a &ldquo;focused, measured and non-escalatory&rdquo; response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.

The schools in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have been closed, along with several airports in the region. India news pakistan

As the tensions escalated after India launched strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), authorities in several states have ordered the closure of schools in border districts to ensure safety after Operation Sindoor. The schools in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan have been closed, along with several airports in the region. Punjab In Punjab, schools were shut across five border districts, including Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, and Gurdaspur on Wednesday as a precautionary measure after India launched strikes in Pakistan. Ferozepur deputy commissioner had issued an order to keep all schools in the district closed for the day. Similarly, in Pathankot, schools will remain shut for the next 72 hours. Amritsar, Gurdaspur, and Fazilka districts also followed the same by closing all educational institutions. Moreover, flight operations at Amritsar's Sri Guru Ramdas Ji International Airport were suspended until 10 am. Also read: Fact Check: Pakistan circulates false claims after Operation Sindoor, PIB alerts against 'Fake Video Alert' Uttar Pradesh Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, the authorities have issued a red alert after Operation Sindoor. The DGP Office posted that all field formations of the UP Police have been directed to coordinate closely with defence units. “UP Police remains alert, equipped and fully prepared to ensure the safety of every citizen. Jai Hind!” the post said. Also read: Operation Sindoor | 'Pahalgam attack was to undermine normalcy in J&K, provoke communal discord': Terrorists' motives REVEALED Rajasthan Meanwhile, in Rajasthan, airports in Bikaner and Jodhpur were closed after a high alert was issued across all border regions of Rajasthan. All government and private schools in the border districts of Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer have been closed as a safety measure. “Schools have been closed and all the preparations for the mock drills have been completed,” an official told Indian news agency PTI. Also read: Operation Sindoor | India gives proof to UN on Pakistan-based terror; role of Lashkar offshoot TRF exposed Jammu and Kashmir As a precautionary measure, schools have been closed in various regions in Jammu and Kashmir. “In view of the prevailing situation, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch will remain closed today,” Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar said on X. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Kumar Bidhuri said that considering the present situation, educational institutions, schools, and colleges in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Gurez will remain closed for today. Moreover, the University of Kashmir also announced to cancel of the exams due to the ongoing escalating situation. On Wednesday, the Indian Ministry of Defence confirmed the strikes, calling them a “focused, measured and non-escalatory” response to the recent attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where terrorists brutally killed 26 civilians after identifying and segregating them.

Schools shutdown to airport closure: Multiple Indian states on high alert | Here's what's closed after Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor India: The precision strikes by the Indian Armed Forces past midnight in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Jammu and Kashmir in retaliation against the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam led to several emergency measures by the Pakistani government and local authorities.
<h2>Operation Sindoor India, High Alert</h2>
Several cities in Pakistan&rsquo;s Punjab province were put on high alert, and airports were closed.
The Islamabad International Airport has been shut down for flights, and all flights headed to the capital have been diverted to Karachi. Pakistan&rsquo;s airspace has been completely closed.
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&ldquo;A befitting reply will be given at the time and place of our choosing,&rdquo; said DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, adding that Pakistan reserves the right to retaliate in a manner it deems appropriate.
Reports emerged of shelling in different areas of Neelum Valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where India was reportedly shelling on the front lines. However, the Pakistan Army is said to be retaliating.&nbsp;
<h2>Hospitals on high alert&nbsp;</h2>
Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir has directed all public hospitals across the province to remain on high alert in response to escalating Indian aggression. Medical superintendents (MS) and chief officers (COs) of all hospitals have been instructed to prepare for any emergency situation. The minister also ordered the formation of quick response teams.
&ldquo;We stand firmly with the Pakistan Army,&rdquo; said Khawaja Imran Nazir. &ldquo;The entire nation stands united with our armed forces in this critical time,&rdquo; he said.
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Meanwhile, fighter jets were reportedly seen flying over Faisalabad, sparking concern among residents. According to aviation sources, overflying operations by foreign airlines through Pakistani airspace have been temporarily suspended. However, flight operations for arrivals and departures at Pakistani airports are proceeding as usual.
In Kot Momin, loud sounds of warplanes caused panic among locals, prompting many to rush out of their homes.
In Multan, India&rsquo;s strikes under Operation Sindoor led to the declaration of an emergency at Nishtar Hospital. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that all doctors and staff have been instructed to stay on high alert.
In Bahawalpur, a missile attack reportedly targeted a religious seminary. As per reports, 14 injured individuals were shifted to Bahawal Victoria Hospital. There are unconfirmed reports of fatalities and additional injuries.&nbsp; In Sialkot, all lights around the airport premises and surrounding areas have been turned off as a precautionary measure, according to an airport spokesperson.

Operation Sindoor India: Fighter jets were reportedly seen flying over Faisalabad, sparking concern among residents. In Kot Momin, loud sounds of warplanes caused panic among locals, prompting many to rush out of their homes.

Operation Sindoor India: The precision strikes by the Indian Armed Forces past midnight in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Jammu and Kashmir in retaliation against the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam led to several emergency measures by the Pakistani government and local authorities. Operation Sindoor India, High Alert Several cities in Pakistan’s Punjab province were put on high alert, and airports were closed. The Islamabad International Airport has been shut down for flights, and all flights headed to the capital have been diverted to Karachi. Pakistan’s airspace has been completely closed. Also Read | ‘Justice is served’: Indian armed forces launch ‘Operation Sindoor’, strike 9 terror targets in Pakistan, PoK “A befitting reply will be given at the time and place of our choosing,” said DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, adding that Pakistan reserves the right to retaliate in a manner it deems appropriate. Reports emerged of shelling in different areas of Neelum Valley in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where India was reportedly shelling on the front lines. However, the Pakistan Army is said to be retaliating. Hospitals on high alert Punjab Health Minister Khawaja Imran Nazir has directed all public hospitals across the province to remain on high alert in response to escalating Indian aggression. Medical superintendents (MS) and chief officers (COs) of all hospitals have been instructed to prepare for any emergency situation. The minister also ordered the formation of quick response teams. “We stand firmly with the Pakistan Army,” said Khawaja Imran Nazir. “The entire nation stands united with our armed forces in this critical time,” he said. Also Read | Operation Sindoor & Balakot Air Strike | Two strikes, one message: India’s iron resolve to exact revenge Meanwhile, fighter jets were reportedly seen flying over Faisalabad, sparking concern among residents. According to aviation sources, overflying operations by foreign airlines through Pakistani airspace have been temporarily suspended. However, flight operations for arrivals and departures at Pakistani airports are proceeding as usual. In Kot Momin, loud sounds of warplanes caused panic among locals, prompting many to rush out of their homes. In Multan, India’s strikes under Operation Sindoor led to the declaration of an emergency at Nishtar Hospital. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that all doctors and staff have been instructed to stay on high alert. In Bahawalpur, a missile attack reportedly targeted a religious seminary. As per reports, 14 injured individuals were shifted to Bahawal Victoria Hospital. There are unconfirmed reports of fatalities and additional injuries. In Sialkot, all lights around the airport premises and surrounding areas have been turned off as a precautionary measure, according to an airport spokesperson.

Operation Sindoor fallout: Airspace, airports closed, cities in Pakistan’s Punjab province on high alert

Amritsar&rsquo;s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers. 
The arrests follow rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir&rsquo;s Pahalgam last month.
The suspects, identified as Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, were arrested as part of a counter-espionage operation. Police say their connections to Pakistani handlers were traced through another individual, Harpreet Singh, also known as Pittu, who is currently in jail in Amritsar.
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<h2>"Nation first always": Punjab DGP vows firm action</h2>
Punjab&rsquo;s Director General of Police shared the development on X (formerly Twitter), writing, &ldquo;In a significant counter-espionage operation, Amritsar Rural Police on 3rd May 2025 arrested two persons, Palak Sher Masih &amp; Suraj Masih, for their alleged role in leaking sensitive information and photographs of Army Cantonment areas and Air Bases in Amritsar. Preliminary investigation reveals their links to Pakistani intelligence operatives, established through Harpreet Singh @ Pittu @ Happy, currently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail. A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, and the investigation is ongoing. Further critical revelations are expected as the probe deepens. Punjab Police stands strong with Indian Army, remains unwavering in its duty to safeguard national interests. Any attempt to undermine the security of our armed forces will be met with firm and immediate action. Nation First Always. Jai Hind!&rdquo;
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<h2>How the operation unfolded?</h2>
Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural Amritsar), Maninder Singh, said the arrests were made after credible intelligence was received. Acting on this, police detained the two accused for allegedly being in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives and passing along sensitive data, including images of military zones.
The accused had reportedly been in contact with Harpreet, who is already behind bars in an NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) case. Police said Harpreet had introduced them to operatives linked to Pakistan&rsquo;s ISI. Authorities now plan to bring Harpreet on a production warrant for further questioning.
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<h2>Payments made for troop movement info</h2>
Initial findings suggest the two men were paid ₹5,000 for small bits of information and ₹10,000 for more sensitive updates, including troop movements. Police also recovered weapons and RDX linked to the case.
Singh said the accused had initially worked on drug smuggling operations near the India-Pakistan border, handling heroin consignments. Eventually, they shifted to leaking military-related intelligence.
The FIR also includes charges under the Information Technology Act. SSP Singh assured that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found aiding hostile forces.
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India news: The arrests follow rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last month.

Amritsar’s Rural Police arrested two men on Saturday (May 03) for allegedly passing on sensitive details and images of military installations in Punjab to Pakistani intelligence handlers. The arrests follow rising tensions between India and Pakistan after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam last month. The suspects, identified as Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, were arrested as part of a counter-espionage operation. Police say their connections to Pakistani handlers were traced through another individual, Harpreet Singh, also known as Pittu, who is currently in jail in Amritsar. Also read: Pahalgam terror attack: Pak politician says 'will go to England' if India-Pak war begins | WATCH "Nation first always": Punjab DGP vows firm action Punjab’s Director General of Police shared the development on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “In a significant counter-espionage operation, Amritsar Rural Police on 3rd May 2025 arrested two persons, Palak Sher Masih & Suraj Masih, for their alleged role in leaking sensitive information and photographs of Army Cantonment areas and Air Bases in Amritsar. Preliminary investigation reveals their links to Pakistani intelligence operatives, established through Harpreet Singh @ Pittu @ Happy, currently lodged in Amritsar Central Jail. A case has been registered under the Official Secrets Act, and the investigation is ongoing. Further critical revelations are expected as the probe deepens. Punjab Police stands strong with Indian Army, remains unwavering in its duty to safeguard national interests. Any attempt to undermine the security of our armed forces will be met with firm and immediate action. Nation First Always. Jai Hind!” Also read: ‘Pakistan a failed state, Gen Munir’s remarks nonsensical’: Oppn leader Asaduddin Owaisi How the operation unfolded? Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural Amritsar), Maninder Singh, said the arrests were made after credible intelligence was received. Acting on this, police detained the two accused for allegedly being in touch with Pakistani intelligence operatives and passing along sensitive data, including images of military zones. The accused had reportedly been in contact with Harpreet, who is already behind bars in an NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) case. Police said Harpreet had introduced them to operatives linked to Pakistan’s ISI. Authorities now plan to bring Harpreet on a production warrant for further questioning. Also read: Air India’s Delhi to Tel Aviv flight diverted to Abu Dhabi following missile attack near Israeli airport Payments made for troop movement info Initial findings suggest the two men were paid ₹5,000 for small bits of information and ₹10,000 for more sensitive updates, including troop movements. Police also recovered weapons and RDX linked to the case. Singh said the accused had initially worked on drug smuggling operations near the India-Pakistan border, handling heroin consignments. Eventually, they shifted to leaking military-related intelligence. The FIR also includes charges under the Information Technology Act. SSP Singh assured that strict legal action would be taken against anyone found aiding hostile forces. Watch: Is the fifth India-Pakistan war imminent?

'To undermine security of armed forces...': Two held in Punjab for ‘sharing sensitive Army info’ amid Pahalgam terror attack fallout

The Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested two men, including a Pakistan-based man, in connection with the grenade attack outside the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar past midnight.&nbsp; A top Punjab Police officer termed the attack a &ldquo;major conspiracy&rdquo; aimed at disturbing communal harmony in the state.
Speaking at a press conference, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Arpit Shukla, revealed that one Zeeshan Akhtar and Pakistan-based Shahzed Bhatti are the key conspirators behind the attack.&nbsp; The police are probing their links with the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), he added.
<h2>Cops probe ISI, Lawrence Bishnoi links</h2>
The grenade attack was masterminded by Zeeshan Akhtar, an associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a wanted accused in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, sources in Punjab Police have said, reported NDTV.&nbsp; Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/state-executions-rose-32-to-decade-high-iran-iraq-and-saudi-arabia-behind-sharp-surge-8939140" target="_blank" rel="noopener">State executions rise 32% to decade high; Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia behind &lsquo;sharp surge&rsquo;</a> The sources further said that Pakistan&rsquo;s ISI conspired to disrupt religious harmony in Punjab and the attack against the BJP leader was planned across the border. The grenade was hurled outside Kalia&rsquo;s house around 1 am on Tuesday. Kalia, a former Punjab minister, was inside his residence at the time of the attack but was not harmed.&nbsp;
CCTV footage showed the attacker arriving in an e-rickshaw, taking a U-turn after initially passing the house, and then throwing the grenade before fleeing from the spot.
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This is how a grenade attack was carried out at the residence of BJP leader and former Punjab minister Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. Punjab, under the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, is facing a serious crisis&mdash;law and order has completely collapsed. It began with the assassination of&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/roB2ra7ftZ">pic.twitter.com/roB2ra7ftZ</a>
&mdash; Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) <a href="https://twitter.com/amitmalviya/status/1909561763634291090?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
 A forensic team examined the spot soon after the blast. Police said the autorickshaw allegedly used in the attack has been recovered.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/video-uks-birmingham-needs-the-pied-piper-as-rats-run-amok-in-city-amid-trash-piles-8933118" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Video: UK&rsquo;s Birmingham needs the Pied Piper as rats run amok in city amid trash piles</a> &ldquo;The case has been solved in a scientific manner. We are in touch with central agencies and continuing with raids. Preventive measures are also being taken,&rdquo; said ADGP Shukla.&nbsp; He added that the Punjab Police is committed to maintaining law and order in the state. 
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Chandigarh: Blast reported outside BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar | Special DGP Arpit Shukla says, "Two people have been arrested in this case and the auto-rickshaw which was used in this crime has also been confiscated. It was a major incident to&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/TXZyBKmvHu">pic.twitter.com/TXZyBKmvHu</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1909539910094070158?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
Reacting to the incident, Manoranjan Kalia said he initially thought the sound was from a transformer blast or thunder but later realised that it was a grenade explosion after being informed by someone at his door. The blast damaged an aluminum partition, shattered glass windows of his home, his SUV and a motorcycle in the courtyard. Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/jammu-and-kashmir-amit-shah-chairs-high-level-meeting-to-review-developmental-projects-8938289">Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review developmental projects</a> This is the latest in a series of grenade attacks that have rocked Punjab in the past six months. Since mid-October 2024, there have been at least 16 such incidents in the state, targeting a mix of police posts, residential areas, religious places, and now a political leader. These include blasts at police posts in Amritsar, Nawanshahr, Batala, Gurdaspur, and Patiala, and attacks on the residences of police officers, civilians, and a temple in Khandwala area of Amritsar.
This latest blast in Punjab has prompted opposition parties to target the Bhagwant Singh Mann government.&nbsp; Shortly after the blast, Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Happy Passia claimed responsibility for the attack. This suggests that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang may be working with Khalistan terrorist outfits and the ISI, something security agencies have been suspecting for a while now.
(With inputs from agencies)

India News: ADGP (Law and Order), Arpit Shukla, revealed that one Zeeshan Akhtar and Pakistan-based Shahzed Bhatti are the key conspirators of the attack. and their links with the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International are being probed.

The Punjab Police on Tuesday arrested two men, including a Pakistan-based man, in connection with the grenade attack outside the residence of BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar past midnight. A top Punjab Police officer termed the attack a “major conspiracy” aimed at disturbing communal harmony in the state. Speaking at a press conference, Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order), Arpit Shukla, revealed that one Zeeshan Akhtar and Pakistan-based Shahzed Bhatti are the key conspirators behind the attack. The police are probing their links with the banned Khalistani outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), he added. Cops probe ISI, Lawrence Bishnoi links The grenade attack was masterminded by Zeeshan Akhtar, an associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and a wanted accused in the murder case of NCP leader Baba Siddiqui, sources in Punjab Police have said, reported NDTV. Also Read | State executions rise 32% to decade high; Iran, Iraq and Saudi Arabia behind ‘sharp surge’ The sources further said that Pakistan’s ISI conspired to disrupt religious harmony in Punjab and the attack against the BJP leader was planned across the border. The grenade was hurled outside Kalia’s house around 1 am on Tuesday. Kalia, a former Punjab minister, was inside his residence at the time of the attack but was not harmed. CCTV footage showed the attacker arriving in an e-rickshaw, taking a U-turn after initially passing the house, and then throwing the grenade before fleeing from the spot. This is how a grenade attack was carried out at the residence of BJP leader and former Punjab minister Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar. Punjab, under the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP, is facing a serious crisis—law and order has completely collapsed. It began with the assassination of… pic.twitter.com/roB2ra7ftZ — Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) April 8, 2025 A forensic team examined the spot soon after the blast. Police said the autorickshaw allegedly used in the attack has been recovered. Also Read | Video: UK’s Birmingham needs the Pied Piper as rats run amok in city amid trash piles “The case has been solved in a scientific manner. We are in touch with central agencies and continuing with raids. Preventive measures are also being taken,” said ADGP Shukla. He added that the Punjab Police is committed to maintaining law and order in the state. #WATCH | Chandigarh: Blast reported outside BJP leader Manoranjan Kalia's residence in Jalandhar | Special DGP Arpit Shukla says, "Two people have been arrested in this case and the auto-rickshaw which was used in this crime has also been confiscated. It was a major incident to… pic.twitter.com/TXZyBKmvHu — ANI (@ANI) April 8, 2025 Reacting to the incident, Manoranjan Kalia said he initially thought the sound was from a transformer blast or thunder but later realised that it was a grenade explosion after being informed by someone at his door. The blast damaged an aluminum partition, shattered glass windows of his home, his SUV and a motorcycle in the courtyard. Also Read | Jammu and Kashmir: Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to review developmental projects This is the latest in a series of grenade attacks that have rocked Punjab in the past six months. Since mid-October 2024, there have been at least 16 such incidents in the state, targeting a mix of police posts, residential areas, religious places, and now a political leader. These include blasts at police posts in Amritsar, Nawanshahr, Batala, Gurdaspur, and Patiala, and attacks on the residences of police officers, civilians, and a temple in Khandwala area of Amritsar. This latest blast in Punjab has prompted opposition parties to target the Bhagwant Singh Mann government. Shortly after the blast, Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Happy Passia claimed responsibility for the attack. This suggests that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang may be working with Khalistan terrorist outfits and the ISI, something security agencies have been suspecting for a while now. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistani man among 2 arrested for grenade attack on Punjab BJP leader’s home

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal finally ended his indefinite hunger strike on Sunday.&nbsp; Dallewal, who is in his 70s and is cancer-stricken, had started his fast unto death on November 26 last year to press for various demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for crops.
Dallewal announced that he was ending his indefinite fast at a &lsquo;Kisan Mahapanchayat&rsquo; organised at Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab. &ldquo;You (farmers) all have asked me to end the fast unto death. I am indebted to you for taking care of the agitation. I respect your sentiments. I accept your order,&rdquo; said Dallewal while addressing the farmers.
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On Saturday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu had appealed to Dallewal to end his fast.
Dallewal is a senior leader of a joint forum of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM).&nbsp;
After the Centre invited the farmer leaders for talks in January, Dallewal started taking medical aid at the Khanauri protest site but did not end his fast.
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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had said in a post on X, &ldquo;The ongoing dialogue between the representatives of the Government of India and the representatives of farmers&rsquo; organisations regarding their demands is continuing. Farmer leader Shri Jagjit Singh Dallewal has now returned from hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery. We also request him to end his hunger strike and we will meet with the representatives of the farmers' organisations for talks at 11 am on May 4 as per the already decided date."&nbsp;
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भारत सरकार के प्रतिनिधियों और किसान संगठनों के प्रतिनिधियों के बीच उनकी मांगों को लेकर चल रहा बातचीत का सिलसिला लगातार जारी है। किसान नेता श्री जगजीत सिंह डल्लेवाल अब अस्पताल से वापस आ चुके हैं और हम उनके अतिशीघ्र पूर्ण रूप से स्वस्थ होने की कामना करते हैं। साथ ही हम उनसे&hellip;
&mdash; Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChouhanShivraj/status/1908474883383631905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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A similar appeal was made by Union minister Bittu on Saturday. &ldquo;Your health is more important, and your life is precious for the people of Punjab as your leadership will always be needed for the struggle of farmers and farm labourers,&rdquo; Bittu said. He said all BJP ministers and senior leaders had inquired about Dallewal during the Lok Sabha session and extended their wishes for his well-being.

India News: Dallewal, who is in his 70s and is cancer-stricken, had started his fast unto death on November 26 last year to press for various demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee on minimum support price for crops.

Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal finally ended his indefinite hunger strike on Sunday. Dallewal, who is in his 70s and is cancer-stricken, had started his fast unto death on November 26 last year to press for various demands of farmers, including a legal guarantee on the minimum support price for crops. Dallewal announced that he was ending his indefinite fast at a ‘Kisan Mahapanchayat’ organised at Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib district of Punjab. “You (farmers) all have asked me to end the fast unto death. I am indebted to you for taking care of the agitation. I respect your sentiments. I accept your order,” said Dallewal while addressing the farmers. Also Read | 'Always write letters to me & sign off in English, where's Tamil pride,' PM Modi takes jibe at MK Stalin On Saturday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu had appealed to Dallewal to end his fast. Dallewal is a senior leader of a joint forum of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM). After the Centre invited the farmer leaders for talks in January, Dallewal started taking medical aid at the Khanauri protest site but did not end his fast. Also Read | Why is Rahul Gandhi opposing offshore mining? Economic benefits vs politics Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had said in a post on X, “The ongoing dialogue between the representatives of the Government of India and the representatives of farmers’ organisations regarding their demands is continuing. Farmer leader Shri Jagjit Singh Dallewal has now returned from hospital and we wish him a speedy recovery. We also request him to end his hunger strike and we will meet with the representatives of the farmers' organisations for talks at 11 am on May 4 as per the already decided date." भारत सरकार के प्रतिनिधियों और किसान संगठनों के प्रतिनिधियों के बीच उनकी मांगों को लेकर चल रहा बातचीत का सिलसिला लगातार जारी है। किसान नेता श्री जगजीत सिंह डल्लेवाल अब अस्पताल से वापस आ चुके हैं और हम उनके अतिशीघ्र पूर्ण रूप से स्वस्थ होने की कामना करते हैं। साथ ही हम उनसे… — Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) April 5, 2025 Also Read | Nepal making a U-turn? Ex-Maoist guerrilla leads fight for return of monarchy, Hindu nation A similar appeal was made by Union minister Bittu on Saturday. “Your health is more important, and your life is precious for the people of Punjab as your leadership will always be needed for the struggle of farmers and farm labourers,” Bittu said. He said all BJP ministers and senior leaders had inquired about Dallewal during the Lok Sabha session and extended their wishes for his well-being.

Punjab farmers’ leader Jagjit Dallewal ends his fast unto death after 4 months

Punjab Kings beat home side Lucknow Super Giants by eight in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they went two wins out of two. Led by the excellent Prabhsimran Singh (69) and then skipper Shreyas Iyer (unbeaten 52), PBKS are now one of three teams with two wins in the IPL 2025.

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A high drama unfolded in Punjab on Wednesday. Farmers clashed with police personnel in Mohali after talks with the government on the demand for legal guarantees for MSP (Minimum Support Price) remained inconclusive. The Punjab police detained 200 farmers along with farm leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher, who were spearheading the protest at the Punjab Haryana borders since February last year. Dallewal, who is in his 70s, has been on an indefinite fast. Earlier on Wednesday, the cancer-stricken farmer arrived in an ambulance for a meeting with Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other central government ministers.

Farmers clash with Punjab police: Police razes protest site, removes farmers from state borders

A scientist working at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, lost his life after a neighbour assaulted him over a parking dispute outside his home.
Abhishek Swarnkar, a resident of West Bengal, was on dialysis and had recently undergone a kidney transplant, according to news agency IANS. He lived with his parents in their rented home.
<h2>CCTV footage shows parking clash</h2>
A CCTV video of the incident shows the victim engaged in a verbal spat with a neighbour, Monty, who then pushes him to the ground and thrashes him.&nbsp;
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Swarnkar&rsquo;s family has accused Monty, an IT professional, of attacking him despite knowing about his health condition. Following the clash, which took place on Tuesday (Mar 11) night, Swarnkar&rsquo;s condition deteriorated, eventually leading to his death. A police complaint has been filed against the neighbour following the incident.
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According to the police, the argument started at 8:30 pm and escalated. Witnesses said that Monty first abused Swarnkar, then pinned him to the ground and punched him repeatedly. When Swarnkar fell unconscious, Monty rushed him to a hospital and allegedly hit a car on the way.
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<h2>Case registered against neighbour</h2>
Senior police officer Gagandeep Singh told India Today that a case has been registered under Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The accused has been missing since the incident and the police are making efforts to find and arrest him.
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&ldquo;An autopsy will be conducted today, and appropriate legal action will be taken on its basis,&rdquo; IANS quoted a police official as saying.
<h2>&lsquo;Lost a brilliant mind&rsquo;</h2>
Swarnkar is survived by his elderly parents and two married sisters. Reports claim that one of the sisters had donated a kidney to him. Swarnkar earlier worked in the US but returned to India due to his health condition.
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IISER expressed grief over the scientist&rsquo;s death and said, &ldquo;We have lost a brilliant mind. Such an act of violence is unacceptable, and strict action should be taken against the accused.&rdquo;
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India news | Abhishek Swarnkar, a resident of West Bengal, was on dialysis and had recently undergone a kidney transplant, according to news agency IANS. He lived with his parents in their rented home.

A scientist working at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, lost his life after a neighbour assaulted him over a parking dispute outside his home. Abhishek Swarnkar, a resident of West Bengal, was on dialysis and had recently undergone a kidney transplant, according to news agency IANS. He lived with his parents in their rented home. CCTV footage shows parking clash A CCTV video of the incident shows the victim engaged in a verbal spat with a neighbour, Monty, who then pushes him to the ground and thrashes him. Also read | Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF along Punjab border Swarnkar’s family has accused Monty, an IT professional, of attacking him despite knowing about his health condition. Following the clash, which took place on Tuesday (Mar 11) night, Swarnkar’s condition deteriorated, eventually leading to his death. A police complaint has been filed against the neighbour following the incident. Disturbing CCTV footage shows the moment an IISER scientist died in Punjab's Mohali following a dispute over parking with his neighbour . . . .#AbhishekSwarnkar #Mohali pic.twitter.com/kYmMHHZZhC — WION (@WIONews) March 13, 2025 According to the police, the argument started at 8:30 pm and escalated. Witnesses said that Monty first abused Swarnkar, then pinned him to the ground and punched him repeatedly. When Swarnkar fell unconscious, Monty rushed him to a hospital and allegedly hit a car on the way. Also read | Who is Aleksej Besciokov? India arrests Russian resident at US request for running $96 bn crypto scam Case registered against neighbour Senior police officer Gagandeep Singh told India Today that a case has been registered under Section 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The accused has been missing since the incident and the police are making efforts to find and arrest him. Also read | Google Maps fault leads to fatal accident in Greater Noida, car falls into 30-foot sewer “An autopsy will be conducted today, and appropriate legal action will be taken on its basis,” IANS quoted a police official as saying. ‘Lost a brilliant mind’ Swarnkar is survived by his elderly parents and two married sisters. Reports claim that one of the sisters had donated a kidney to him. Swarnkar earlier worked in the US but returned to India due to his health condition. Also read | Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: DRI arrests Bengaluru hotelier's grandson IISER expressed grief over the scientist’s death and said, “We have lost a brilliant mind. Such an act of violence is unacceptable, and strict action should be taken against the accused.” (With inputs from agencies)

Scientist dies after neighbour thrashes him over parking dispute in Punjab’s Mohali: Video

Each winter, Punjab’s wetlands become a refuge for thousands of migratory birds from Siberia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Northern Europe. While their numbers in six protected wetlands, including Harike Wildlife Sanctuary, remain steady from last year, they have declined over six years. Experts link this drop to shifting weather patterns, habitat loss, and pollution. This decline raises concerns about the future of these seasonal visitors.

Punjab faces migratory bird decline due to climate shifts

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During the inter-women&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kabaddi">Kabaddi </a>Championship in Bathinda, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/punjab">Punjab</a>, a shocking incident came in light involving female athletes from Tamil Nadu universities and some rival teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Students from Mother Teresa University,&nbsp;Periyar University, Alagappa University and&nbsp;Bharathiar University were allegedly assaulted by players of another team (reportedly Darbhanga University) during a match. &nbsp;
Videos purportedly showing the incident are circulating on social media, with spectators supporting the Darbhanga University team and joining the fight. 
The footage also showed chairs being thrown and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/tamil-nadu">Tamil Nadu</a> female players being attacked. &nbsp;
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It is shocking that Tamil Nadu women players who went to play Kabaddi in Punjab were attacked. The attack took place during a Kabadi match between Punjab and Tamil Nadu. I urge the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ji to take appropriate enquiry and action on attackers.&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/vIZrG0EsVn">pic.twitter.com/vIZrG0EsVn</a>
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The fight broke out after the players were unhappy with a decision of the match referee, as per reports.
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The referee of the kabaddi match attacked a member of the Mother Teresa team after an argument broke out following an appeal.
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&ldquo;There was a small incident today morning. I have spoken to the Physical Education Director, Mr Kalaiarasi. Now everything is under control. No major injuries or anything. First aid was given to the students. They will return to Delhi, and they will be made to stay at Delhi House (Tamil Nadu House in Delhi) tonight. They are leaving Delhi the night after tomorrow. They will be reaching Chennai very shortly,&rdquo; he said. &nbsp;
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Sports, Kabaddi: Students from Mother Teresa University, Periyar University, Alagappa University and Bharathiar University were allegedly assaulted by players of another team (Darbhanga University) during a match

During the inter-women’s Kabaddi Championship in Bathinda, Punjab, a shocking incident came in light involving female athletes from Tamil Nadu universities and some rival teams. Students from Mother Teresa University, Periyar University, Alagappa University and Bharathiar University were allegedly assaulted by players of another team (reportedly Darbhanga University) during a match. Videos purportedly showing the incident are circulating on social media, with spectators supporting the Darbhanga University team and joining the fight. The footage also showed chairs being thrown and Tamil Nadu female players being attacked. Watch the video here: It is shocking that Tamil Nadu women players who went to play Kabaddi in Punjab were attacked. The attack took place during a Kabadi match between Punjab and Tamil Nadu. I urge the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann ji to take appropriate enquiry and action on attackers.… pic.twitter.com/vIZrG0EsVn — Devakumaar (@DevakumaarOffcl) January 24, 2025 The fight broke out after the players were unhappy with a decision of the match referee, as per reports. Also Read: PAK vs WI 2nd Test: Noman Ali becomes first Pakistan spinner to pick Test hat-trick According to a report in India Today, the players were allegedly first attacked by players of a rival team. The report added that a ‘foul attack’ called against Mother Teresa University during the game with Darbhanga University resulted in an altercation. The referee of the kabaddi match attacked a member of the Mother Teresa team after an argument broke out following an appeal. Girls are safe and will return home soon: Minister Stalin Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu’s deputy Chief Minister and Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the girls were safe and will return to the state soon. “There was a small incident today morning. I have spoken to the Physical Education Director, Mr Kalaiarasi. Now everything is under control. No major injuries or anything. First aid was given to the students. They will return to Delhi, and they will be made to stay at Delhi House (Tamil Nadu House in Delhi) tonight. They are leaving Delhi the night after tomorrow. They will be reaching Chennai very shortly,” he said. While expressing regret over the incident, Stalin emphasised that necessary measures were being taken to prevent such occurrences in the future. (With inputs from agencies)

Tamil Nadu kabaddi players brutally attacked In Punjab:  Watch video

Chandigarh, Farmers, on a warpath against the Centre, on Saturday called for a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at the Khanauri protest site on January 4.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had earlier given a call for a Punjab bandh on December 30.
The steps come amid the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital.
SKM leader Kaka Singh Kotra said the 70-year-old has been on an indefinite hunger strike, which entered its 33rd day on Saturday.
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"On January 4 at Khanauri, we will hold a big Kisan Mahapanchayat in which farmers from various states will participate," Kotra told reporters at Khanauri protest site.
On Saturday, while it admonished the Punjab government, the Supreme Court also indicated the possibility that Dallewal may have not been allowed to be taken to a hospital by other farmer leaders.
Responding to it, Dallewal, in a video message, said, "I am sitting on a fast. Who gave this report in the Supreme Court and who spread this misconception that I have been kept hostage, where did such a thing come from?
He added, "Seven lakh farmers of this country have committed suicide due to debt. To save farmers is necessary, therefore, I am sitting here, I am not under anyone's pressure."
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In his message, Dallewal also said he had written a letter to the Supreme Court, requesting it to direct the Centre to accept the farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support price on crops.
"We thought, maybe the Supreme Court would give direction to the Centre," he said, adding, he was happy that the court intervened.
Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said Dallewal may also speak at the Mahapanchayat.
Dallewal had earlier said he would not break his fast till the government agreed to the farmers' demands.
On Saturday, in an unprecedented hearing, a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia gave the Punjab government time till December 31 to persuade Dallewal to shift to a hospital, giving it the liberty to seek logistical support from the Centre, if the situation warrants.
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Expressing helplessness, the Punjab government said it is facing huge resistance from the protesting farmers who have encircled Dallewal and are preventing him from being taken to a hospital.
The court also termed the conduct of some farmer leaders accompanying Dallewal surprising and questionable.
Meanwhile, a high-level team of Punjab government officials again called on Dallewal requesting him to accept medical treatment even if he wishes to continue with his fast.
Dallewal has so far refused medical treatment and the state government has formed a team of doctors to monitor his health round-the-clock.
The team which also comprises Deputy Inspector General of Police Mandeep Singh Sidhu told Dallewal that he could choose a place and he would only be given the required medical support.
The farmers have been on a protest with several demands, one of them being a legal guarantee for a minimum support price.
Farmers, under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and the Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces.
A "jatha " of 101 farmers attempted to march to Delhi on foot three times between December 6 and 14 but were stopped by security personnel of Haryana.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

India news: The steps come amid the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital.

Chandigarh, Farmers, on a warpath against the Centre, on Saturday called for a "Kisan Mahapanchayat" at the Khanauri protest site on January 4. Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha had earlier given a call for a Punjab bandh on December 30. The steps come amid the Supreme Court coming down heavily on the Punjab government for not shifting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to a hospital. SKM leader Kaka Singh Kotra said the 70-year-old has been on an indefinite hunger strike, which entered its 33rd day on Saturday. Also read: 'Abetment to suicide': SC warns Punjab govt to shift farmer leader Dallewal to hospital "On January 4 at Khanauri, we will hold a big Kisan Mahapanchayat in which farmers from various states will participate," Kotra told reporters at Khanauri protest site. On Saturday, while it admonished the Punjab government, the Supreme Court also indicated the possibility that Dallewal may have not been allowed to be taken to a hospital by other farmer leaders. Responding to it, Dallewal, in a video message, said, "I am sitting on a fast. Who gave this report in the Supreme Court and who spread this misconception that I have been kept hostage, where did such a thing come from? He added, "Seven lakh farmers of this country have committed suicide due to debt. To save farmers is necessary, therefore, I am sitting here, I am not under anyone's pressure." Also read: Farmers' protest: SC warns Punjab govt if something happens to farmers 'entire state machinery to be blamed' In his message, Dallewal also said he had written a letter to the Supreme Court, requesting it to direct the Centre to accept the farmers' demands, including a legal guarantee of the minimum support price on crops. "We thought, maybe the Supreme Court would give direction to the Centre," he said, adding, he was happy that the court intervened. Farmer leader Abhimanyu Kohar said Dallewal may also speak at the Mahapanchayat. Dallewal had earlier said he would not break his fast till the government agreed to the farmers' demands. On Saturday, in an unprecedented hearing, a vacation bench of Justices Surya Kant and Sudhanshu Dhulia gave the Punjab government time till December 31 to persuade Dallewal to shift to a hospital, giving it the liberty to seek logistical support from the Centre, if the situation warrants. Also read: India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab disrupts train services, travellers face inconvenience Expressing helplessness, the Punjab government said it is facing huge resistance from the protesting farmers who have encircled Dallewal and are preventing him from being taken to a hospital. The court also termed the conduct of some farmer leaders accompanying Dallewal surprising and questionable. Meanwhile, a high-level team of Punjab government officials again called on Dallewal requesting him to accept medical treatment even if he wishes to continue with his fast. Dallewal has so far refused medical treatment and the state government has formed a team of doctors to monitor his health round-the-clock. The team which also comprises Deputy Inspector General of Police Mandeep Singh Sidhu told Dallewal that he could choose a place and he would only be given the required medical support. The farmers have been on a protest with several demands, one of them being a legal guarantee for a minimum support price. Farmers, under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, have been camping at the Shambhu and the Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 after their march to Delhi was stopped by security forces. A "jatha " of 101 farmers attempted to march to Delhi on foot three times between December 6 and 14 but were stopped by security personnel of Haryana. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Punjab farmers call for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' on January 4

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