Schools shut across border districts in Punjab and Rajasthan following 'Operation Sindoor'
The Hindu
Schools in border districts of Punjab and Rajasthan closed amid India-Pakistan tension for safety until further notice.
Amid soaring tension between India and Pakistan, all schools in six border districts of Punjab remained shut on Thursday (May 8, 2025) officials said.
The schools were closed in Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Tarn Taran districts, they said.
The Tarn Taran deputy commissioner issued an order that said all schools in the district will remain closed from May 8 till 11.
In Ferozepur, the authorities ordered closure of schools for the next 72 hours till further orders, officials said.
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Schools in Fazilka would also remain closed till further orders, they said.
All government and private schools in the border districts of Rajasthan including Barmer, Bikaner, Sri Ganganagar and Jaisalmer have declared a holiday until further notification.
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