SpiceJet has cancelled all flights to and from Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Amritsar, Kandla, and Dharamshala until 0529 hrs on May 10, 2025, citing airport closures amid heightened security.
As the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered to conduct a nationwide mock drill, authorities in Punjab's Amritsar carried out a civil defence mock drill exercise on Wednesday evening.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that Indian armed forces displayed their valour and bravery in Operation Sindoor, scripting a new history, and took action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POJK with "precision, alertness and sensitivity".
"The Samajwadi party is with the government in their decisions against terrorism. When the roots are attacked, the branches will eventually fall. We have to remain alert since we can't afford to make a mistake in protecting our borders and the country. We have full faith in our armed forces.
Punjab Minister and AAP president Aman Arora said the Indian Army gave a strong reply to the Pahalgam killings under Operation Sindoor. He added that Punjab is on high alert, public events are cancelled, and the state police are ready as a second line of defence.
Red Alert has been declared in Uttar Pradesh following Operation Sindoor that targeted terror hideouts in Pakistan in retaliation against the Pahalgam terror attack.
Amid heightened nationwide alert, Central Railway carried out a joint mock drill at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) involving RPF, GRP, MSF, and Home Guards. The operation, which featured sniffer dogs and security equipment, aimed to demonstrate readiness and reassure passengers
The JKSDRF Udhampur unit has heightened its readiness following the Pahalgam terror attack. With intensified training and improved procedures, the force is prepared to handle emergencies, whether natural or man-made. Inspector Ankeshwar Nath emphasized tighter response protocols to ensure
The strong security push comes in the aftermath of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which saw allegations of paper leaks, inflated marks, and legal battles over grace marks, prompting widespread protests and court scrutiny.
A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Chennai was subjected to a comprehensive security check at Colombo on Friday, following a security alert regarding a wanted suspect issued by Indian authorities.
According to the alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department, there has been constant rain since morning in Uttarakhand's Nainital and other adjoining areas.
Himachal Pradesh is set to experience a break from the summer heat as light to moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and even snowfall in higher altitudes are predicted over the next week.