A number of areas throughout India skilled full blackouts on Thursday evening as tensions escalated between India and Pakistan. The precautionary measures come after Pakistan tried to focus on the Jammu airport.
In keeping with ANI, a full blackout has been enforced in Bhuj, positioned within the Kachchh district of Gujarat. Within the northern state of Punjab, Jalandhar, Gurdaspur, Pathankot and Amritsar have additionally been plunged into darkness as a part of the safety protocol.
In the meantime, Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed in depth measures, with blackouts reported in Udhampur, Uri, Poonch, Rajouri, Kishtwar, Akhnoor, and Samba districts of the Jammu Division. Sirens had been heard blaring throughout these areas, signalling heightened alertness.
Rajasthan’s cities of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Barmer have equally enforced an entire blackout.
The developments come within the wake of Pakistan allegedly concentrating on Jammu with loitering munitions. Indian Air Defence was activated on the Srinagar airport, prompting counter-measures.
Authorities have suggested residents in affected areas to stay indoors and cling strictly to security tips. The scenario stays tense, with safety forces on excessive alert.
In the meantime, amidst the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Authorities of the Nationwide Capital Territory of Delhi (Delhi authorities) introduced on Thursday (Might 8, 2025) that, in view of the prevailing scenario and the necessity for preparedness of the emergency response system, no go away shall be granted to any officer or authorities official.
It’s noteworthy that the authority has said that every one leaves stand cancelled till additional discover. “In view of the prevailing scenario and preparedness for the emergency response system, the Competent Authority has directed that no go away shall be granted to any officer/official of the Authorities of NCT of Delhi, until additional orders,” stated the Nationwide Capital Territory of Delhi.
Equally, the federal government of West Bengal has additionally cancelled leaves for the state authorities officers till additional order. This notification was issued by the Division of Finance on Might 7 (Thursday).
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee on Wednesday said that the leaves of all workers can be cancelled till additional orders of the federal government are issued.
