Due to heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Haryana, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir have closed schools as a precaution. Delhi schools remain open with authorities closely monitoring the situation before any potential closure decisions. In Delhi, while other schools remain open, Delhi Public School (DPS) has independently declared a holiday for its R.K. Puram, East of Kailash, and Vasant Vihar branches on May 9th. This decision illustrates the diverse responses of educational institutions to current regional tensions. Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves and more announcements are made by the respective state authorities and educational institutions.
In response to India-Pakistan tensions, this article provides a comprehensive overview of the states that have declared school closures, including the duration of these closures when specified. This information aims to provide clear and current details to parents, students, educators, and the public regarding the impact on education in the affected regions. Updates will be provided as the situation changes and further announcements are released by state authorities and educational institutions.
Punjab and Chandigarh:
All schools and colleges in Punjab will be closed for the next three days. In Chandigarh, the common capital of Punjab and Haryana, all schools will remain closed until Saturday. Panjab University's exams have also been cancelled, with revised dates to be announced later.
Haryana:
In Haryana, all educational institutions in Panchkula will be closed on Friday and Saturday.
Jammu and Kashmir:
The Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the closure of schools till 12 May - 2025, and all colleges, and universities for two days starting May 8th as a precautionary measure. This followed a statement from the Defence Ministry indicating that India had thwarted Pakistan's attempts to attack key Indian installations with drones and missiles.
Rajasthan:
All government and private schools in the border districts of Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Barmer are closed. Additionally, all colleges in Jodhpur are closed. Flight operations at Bikaner, Kishangarh in Ajmer, and Jodhpur airports have been suspended until May 10th as part of a broader security initiative due to high alerts in western Rajasthan.
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