Jalandhar, May 9 -- Punjab authorities have issued stern warnings against hoarding essential goods, following reports of panic buying across districts. In Jalandhar, deputy commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal urged residents to avoid panic buying, reassuring the public that the Punjab government was prepared to provide full support during emergencies. In Fazilka, district magistrate Amarpreet Kaur Sandhu imposed a ban on drones and firecrackers under Section 163 of the BNSS due to the public distress caused by loud noises, especially near the border. The ban will apply to weddings, festivals and other public events. Hotel owners in the district have also been instructed to verify guest identities and submit guest data to local authorities for enhanced security. HTC...