New Delhi, May 8 -- The Centre and the Punjab government have ordered a complete blackout in Gurdaspur district from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am, which will be in place from May 8, 2025, until further notice.

The directives were issued under the Civil Defence Act, 1968.

The move is in response to a sensitive environment along the India-Pakistan border and is aimed at addressing any potential emergency situation.

The blackout order exempts Gurdaspur Central Jail and hospitals. However, during the specified hours, the windows of these institutions must be shut and securely covered to ensure no light escapes.

According to an official statement, "due to a sensitive environment on the Indo-Pak border" there will be a complete "blackout" in Gurdaspu...