Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called a cabinet meeting on Friday. During this meeting, 15 important decisions were made, including issues ranging from security to agriculture and industrial development.
On Friday afternoon, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced its decision to suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025, with immediate effect, for one week due to the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
Sanjay Sharma member of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA), mentioned that the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match of the Indian Premier League 2025 in Dharamshala was called off mid-way due to security concerns stemming from tensions between India and Pakistan.
Former Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal condemned Pakistan's provocative shelling on civilian areas in Punjab and other parts of India, which took place last night and praised the Indian Armed Forces for their prompt and effective response, while urging citizens to
"I strongly urge both the Ministry of Home Affairs and state authorities to immediately issue clear, consistent guidelines for the people. With blackouts in some areas, sirens in others, and no communication in many places, public confusion and anxieties are growing. The situation demands cl
Amid heightened tensions with Pakistan following recent cross-border military operations, the Himachal Pradesh government has issued an alert across the state in line with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, is set to hold a h
Amid rising tension in the border area of the State, the Punjab government has cancelled all the leaves approved for the IAS and PCS officers across the state. It has also been instructed that no officer shall proceed on any kind of leave or leave their station of posting without the explici
Pakistan attempted to escalate tensions by launching missile strikes at Indian military installations across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. However, the sources said that they were successfully neutralised.
Punjab Minister Harpal Singh Cheema praised the army for responding to Pakistan's failed drone attack. He assured the public of strong security measures, including school closures and better health services, and warned of action against black marketers.
In a swift response to rising security concerns following escalating tension and exchange of fire taking place between Indian and Pakistan, the Punjab government is stepping up its preparedness by sending cabinet ministers to border districts.
Both teams got a point each. Punjab Kings, following the canceled match, moved to third place on the points table with 7 victories and 3 defeats from their 12 matches.
"All citizens are requested to stay indoors and away from the windows, keep lights turned off, and draw the window curtains. There is no need to panic. A siren will blow now, and we will pass the message again once it is clear," the DPRO said.