US state department

This should not escalate. This has been an issue for decades and with what we saw over the last few weeks, after the terrorist attack. It was not surprising but very, very disappointing. It should not escalate.. there should be talks: US

Explosions heard in Jaisalmer

  Sound of massive explosions were heard in Jaisalmer and a blackout was enforced in western Rajasthan districts bordering Pakistan, plunging the whole stretch into darkness, police said.

A top official confirmed a massive sound was heard in Jaisalmer. After a brief lull, the sound of explosions continued for nearly an hour.

With people panicking, police personnel started patrolling. Sirens blared multiple times in Barmer too.  

Two blasts, siren heard in Jammu

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Civil aviation authorities monitoring flight operations

Civil aviation authorities are monitoring flight operations in different parts of the country after security forces detected Pakistani drones near the heavily-guarded Jammu airport on Thursday evening, according to sources.

Sounds resembling blasts caused panic in Jammu city late on Thursday evening as security forces detected Pakistani drones near the heavily-guarded airport here, officials said.

Passengers requested to arrive three hours early, airlines issue advisory.

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IPL match between PBKS and DC called off amid blackout in Dharamsala

The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals here on Thursday was called off due to security reasons following air raid alerts in nearby areas, which forced a blackout in the hill town.

The Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights went out which at first was attributed to floodlight failure.

But later the teams and the spectators were evacuated from the stadium for their security.

Prabhsimran Singh was batting at 50 off 28 balls while his opening partner Priyansh Arya made 70 off 34 balls before getting dismissed by pacer T Natarajan before proceedings came to a halt.

Punjab: Blackout in Pathankot, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Bhuj

A blackout was enforced in several districts including Pathankot, Amritsar, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Mohali in Punjab and Union Territory Chandigarh on Thursday evening, officials said.

The move comes amid escalating tension between India and Pakistan.

In Pathankot district, some locals claimed they heard an explosion-like sound. However, there was no official confirmation in this regard.

Air raid warning sirens have been activated in Pathankot where the blackout was enforced around 8:30 pm.

Authorities have appealed to people to keep their lights switched off and stay at home.

Sounds of blast trigger panic in Jammu, area plunges into darkness

Sounds resembling blasts caused panic in Jammu city late on Thursday evening as security forces detected Pakistani drones near the heavily-guarded airport here, officials said.

It was not immediately known whether the airport, which also houses an Indian Air Force station, is under attack.

Jammu plunged into darkness with electricity snapped soon after two powerful explosions were heard in the vicinity of the airport.

Pakistani drone and missile attacks on military stations in Jammu, Pathankot, Udhampur thwarted, said Officials

According to some eyewitness, one of the drones was seen dropping outsides the airport. 

According to PTI, Loud sound, likely of shelling, heard in Jaisalmer