Operation Sindoor LIVE: Drone attacks on 26 locations in J-K, Punjab, Rajasthan; neutralised by Indian forces

Drones sighted at 26 locations

May 9, 2025 11:19 pm

Drones have been sighted at 26 locations ranging from Baramulla in the north to Bhuj in the south, along both the International Border and the Line of Control with Pakistan. These include suspected armed drones posing potential threats to civilian and military targets. The locations include Baramulla, Srinagar, Avantipora, Nagrota, Jammu, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Lalgarh Jattan, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bhuj, Kuarbet and Lakhi Nala.

Airport Authority Amritsar extends suspension of flights till May 15

May 9, 2025 9:26 pm

Amritsar: The Airport Authority, Sri Guru Ramdas International Airport, Amritsar, on Friday extended the suspension period for all types of flights till May 15. In a statement issued here, the Airport Authority said, "It is intimated to all concerned that suspension of all commercial/civil domestic and international flight operations from Amritsar Airport is further extended till 05.30 hrs on 15.05.2025." PTI

Drones sighted in Jammu, Samba & Pathankot, explosions heard

May 9, 2025 9:00 pm

Drones sighted in Jammu, Samba & Pathankot, explosions heard. They are being engaged, said Army sources.

Jammu plunges into darkness after blasts heard, sirens sounded

May 9, 2025 8:48 pm

Jammu city plunged into darkness on Friday after blasts were heard in the region and alarms sounded, officials said. The blasts come amid ongoing shelling by Pakistan following India's strike on terror hideouts in the country earlier this week as part of Operation Sindoor. "Intermittent sounds of blasts, probably heavy artillery, can now be heard from where I am," Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said in a post on X. He also posted a picture of the city in darkness, captioning the post as, ‘Blackout in Jammu now. Sirens can be heard across the city’. PTI

Blackout as sirens blare in Jammu; explosions heard

May 9, 2025 8:31 pm

Jammu: Total blackout as sirens blare in Jammu; explosions heard.

Panchkula admn issues guidelines on complete blackout, market closure at 7 pm

May 9, 2025 6:19 pm

Panchkula: The Panchkula administration has placed the district on high alert and announced that a complete blackout will be enforced across Panchkula on Friday night starting at 7 till further notice. All markets have been ordered to close by 7 pm, and lights will remain switched off until further notice. "In view of current situation, it is hereby directed that all the Owners/Caretakers/Licenses/Lessees, Public Authorities concerned and occupants of Government/Private Buildings, Banks, ATMs, Sports Complexes, Hotels, Restaurants, Religious Places, Golf Clubs, Shops in Markets, Parks, Advertisement Boards, Liquor/Wines Shops, Screening Plants/Washing Plants, Mining Sites, Petrol Pumps, Bus Stands, Railway Stations and Street Lights, Lights of Roads and Bridges etc. shall switch off all the external lights/display boards lights in their possession or under their supervision at 7:00 PM everyday till further orders," the office of DC/DM/Collector, Panchkula ,stated on Friday. The administration also directed that all the internal lights shall be switched off once the sirens are alarmed. "District Information and Public Relations Officer, Panchkula, is directed to ensure wide publicity for compliance of above orders in district Panchkula," it stated. ANI

Pakistan violated Indian airspace to target our military installations: Indian military

May 9, 2025 6:01 pm

New Delhi: Indian military on Friday said Pakistan violated Indian airspace to target our military installations on the intervening night of May 8 and 9. Pakistan sent 300-400 drones in 36 locations from Leh to Sir Creek last night to target our military installations, the military said. One Pakistani armed unmanned aerial vehicle was sent to target the Bathinda military station; but the attempt was foiled, the military said. “Our armed forces shot down many of Pakistani drones using kinetic and non-kinetic means,” the military said. The Pakistani side targeted places of worship with a particular design; it is a new low even for Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said. PTI

Operation Sindoor: Joint briefing by Ministry of External Affairs and armed forces

May 9, 2025 5:46 pm

New Delhi: Pakistan used drones to target 36 Indian sites and all these incursions were neutralised, said a joint briefing by the Ministry of External Affairs and armed forces here on Friday evening.

Coaching institutes in Chandigarh advised to suspend classes until Sunday

May 9, 2025 4:54 pm

"Considering the current situation and prioritising the safety of students and staff, all coaching institutes in Chandigarh are advised to suspend classes until Sunday. The situation will be reassessed on Sunday evening, and further instructions will follow," read an advisory by Director of School Education, Chandigarh Administration.

Cinema halls, shopping malls will remain closed daily from 8 pm to 6 am in Mohali

May 9, 2025 4:32 pm

In Mohali, cinema halls and shopping malls will remain closed daily from 8 pm to 6 am until further notice. The use of inverters and gensets for outdoor lights, billboards, streetlights, and solar lights is prohibited during blackout operations. Violators will face prosecution.

Shops in Chandigarh to shut down at 7 pm today

May 9, 2025 4:22 pm

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan and potential security threats, the Chandigarh Administration has directed all shops selling non-essential items, such as clothing, eating joints, hotels, restaurants, and malls, to close starting at 7 pm. Shops selling essential items, including medicines, are exempt from the directive and can remain open. According to Deputy Commissioner Nishant Kumar Yadav, the order is in effect for Friday only, and shops can resume their usual operations in the morning.

Air threat alert issued by Air Force in Punjab cities ends

May 9, 2025 4:22 pm

Patrolling intensified along India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand

May 9, 2025 3:53 pm

Patrolling has been intensified along the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh and Champawat districts following a military flare-up between India and Pakistan in the wake of Operation Sindoor. "We have increased the number of patrolling teams in cooperation with the SSB and asked them to intensify checking at the entry points on the main bridges on the India-Nepal border in the district," Pithoragarh SP Rekha Yadav said on Friday. PTI

Blackout advisory issued in HP's Bilaspur amid rising tensions with Pakistan

May 9, 2025 2:07 pm

The Bilaspur district administration in Himachal Pradesh on Friday issued an advisory prioritising the safety and security of citizens. In the advisory, District Magistrate Rahul Kumar appealed to the residents to ensure a complete blackout in their respective areas to minimise risks in the event of a potential aerial attack. Bilaspur shares a boundary with Punjab, a border state that has been put on high alert following the escalating tensions with Pakistan. As per the guidelines issued by the administration, all lights, both outdoor and indoor, must be turned off during night hours, while citizens have been advised to remain in sheltered locations and avoid unnecessary travel. Vehicular movement should be halted at night to facilitate the smooth functioning of security forces in case of any emergency, the advisory said. “This advisory has been issued in public interest. The administration requests strict compliance from all residents. Restraint and vigilance are the strongest shields in such situations,” it said. PTI

Air raid sirens inaudible; long-range systems being installed in Mohali

May 9, 2025 1:33 pm

The administration on Friday began installing new air raid sirens with 30 requisitioned for Kharar and 20 for Zirakpur and Dera Bassi. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/chandigarh/air-raid-sirens-inaudible-long-range-systems-being-installed-in-mohali/

Rajnath Singh reviews security situation with CDS, 3 service chiefs

May 9, 2025 12:55 pm

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday carried out a comprehensive review of the national security scenario with the top military leadership, a day after Pakistan's attempts to target Indian military installations were repelled. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/rajnath-singh-reviews-security-situation-with-cds-3-service-chiefs/

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan tensions

May 9, 2025 12:54 pm

The Board Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced the suspension of the ongoing Indian Premier League(IPL). Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/ipl-2025/ipl-2025-has-been-suspended/

India-Pakistan conflict 'none of our business', says US Vice-President Vance

May 9, 2025 12:54 pm

US Vice-President JD Vance said on Friday that the conflict between India and Pakistan is "fundamentally none of our business," even as he said the US is urging both countries to de-escalate. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/india/india-pakistan-conflict-none-of-our-business-says-us-vice-president-vance/

7 terrorists killed in Jammu's Samba as BSF foils infiltration bid

May 9, 2025 12:52 pm

The Border Security Force foiled a major infiltration bid along the International Border in the Samba Sector of Jammu region and killed at least seven terrorists. Read more: https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/7-terrorists-killed-in-jammus-samba-as-bsf-foils-infiltration-bid/

Air threat alert issued by Air Force in Chandigarh ends

May 9, 2025 12:44 pm

A potential aerial threat alert was issued on Friday by the Air Force Station in Chandigarh, prompting authorities to initiate emergency protocols across the city.