While announcing the blackout, the administration also directed that all the internal lights shall be switched off once the sirens are alarmed
The Panchkula administration has announced a complete blackout at 7 pm on Friday. Representational Image. Pic/AFP
Amid the rising India-Pakistan tension, Panchkula administration has issued a high-level alert and announced that a complete blackout would be implemented throughout the district tonight beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting till further notice. All markets have been told to close by 7 p.m., and lights will stay turned off until further orders.
"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 Complex, 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 as per ANI.
While announcing the blackout, 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," the administration stated.
The Haryana Government issued strict instructions directing all officers and employees of departments, boards, corporations, undertakings, and universities to remain at their respective headquarters or stations until further notice.
The order from the Office of the Chief Secretary makes it clear that no official can leave their place until they are given more instructions. In Rajasthan, which is close by, Minister Jogaram Patel said on Friday that Indian soldiers destroyed Pakistani drones near the border. Officials and the police have told people to stay alert. A high-level meeting has also been called by the Chief Minister, and government workers in border areas will not be getting any time off.
The Indian Army had earlier said that it had fought off several drone strikes from the Pakistani Armed Forces between May 8 and May 9.
"Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVS) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and a befitting reply was given to the CFVS. Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded to with force," as reported by ANI.
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