Top News of May 9: MHA directs State, UTs to set up Civil Defence, Punjab Cabinet meeting, Scheme to cover war, terror victims, Tricity on High Alert, IAS/PCS Officers' leaves canceled, Lok Adalat postponed, IPL matches suspended
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, May 9, 2025: Here are the top news updates for today.
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MHA writes to states, UTs to strengthen Civil Defence measures amid hostile threats; Watch Video
CM Mann directs Cabinet to camp in sensitive areas, vows full support amid escalating tensions with Pakistan
Punjab expands Farishtey Scheme to cover War, Terror Victims
Punjab to deploy anti-drone systems along Pakistan border to stop drugs, weapons smuggling
Chandigarh Police foil terror plot, arrest two members of Happy Passia module with arms and explosives
Chandigarh markets to close at 7 pm today; Public urged to stay clam, avoid panic buying
Punjab Cancels All Leaves for IAS/PCS Officers; Permission of CS must for taking
Fuel shortage triggers panic in Chandigarh, long queues at petrol pumps
Punjab Cabinet approves simplified land purchase to boost Urban Estates, affordable housing
Two held with 5 kg heroin, 7 pistols, Rs 7.2 lakh drug money from Tarn Taran
Pathankot DC urges residents to stay indoors, follow blackout rules
Punjab Govt aims for 80 % reduction in Dengue cases through awareness campaign: Dr. Balbir Singh
National Lok Adalat scheduled for May 10 postponed amid rising Indo-Pak tensions
Ludhiana Govt offices will remain open on Saturday and Sunday
Haryana appoints Link Officers for SDO (Civil)
Sales of non-compliant walkie-talkies on e-commerce platforms under government radar
PIB Fact Check debunks false claims of Pakistani attack on Jammu
PIB Fact Check debunks false claims of Pakistani attacks on Jammu Air Base, Hazira Port
PIB Fact Check debunks China Daily's report of Indian jet crash, calls it "Chinese propaganda campaign"
MLA Bhullar visit border villages amid Indo-Pak tensions; two boats provided for emergency evacuation
Haryana: Assistant Professor Screening Test cancelled
SGPC officials visit injured Sikhs from Poonch attack
Ambala issues air warnings, sounds sirens, orders residents indoors and night blackout from 8 pm
Panchkula on High Alert: Blackout and market closure ordered
Chandigarh issues Do’s and Don’ts for public safety during Sirens
Anil Vij warns TV channels on Siren broadcasts
Tricity on High Alert: CTU suspends bus service on Jammu-Katra route (Posted at 2:31 pm, May 9)
Sunil Jakhar urges Centre, State to issue public guidelines amid India-Pakistan tensions
Himachal Pradesh on high alert amid tensions with Pakistan; schools shut in Punjab border district of Una
Chandigarh Administration directs UT employees to remain at headquarters
Three IAS officers assigned new roles in latest reshuffle
BCCI suspends IPL matches due to Indo-Pak conflict
Defence Ministry directs media to avoid live coverage of security operations
Punjab Govt mobilizes ministers to border districts to review emergency services
BSF foils major infiltration attempt in Samba Sector, neutralises seven terrorists