Colleges Closed In Rajasthan: Because of the rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Rajasthan authorities has determined to shut all faculties in Jodhpur from Thursday, Might 8, 2025, till additional discover. This is applicable to each authorities and personal faculties, in addition to Anganwadi and play faculties within the space.

An official order issued on Might 7, 2025, states: “All authorities and personal faculties, Anganwadi, and play faculties within the district will stay closed for college students ranging from Might 8, 2025, till additional discover. Nonetheless, all employees members, each academic and non-educational, are required to be current in school for departmental work. Throughout this time, all exams can be postponed till additional discover.

Institutional heads are instructed to make sure the implementation of this order. Failure to conform will result in motion as per the principles.”

The closures come amid escalating tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor on Might 7, 2025, the place the Indian Armed Forces focused 9 places in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Along with the varsity shutdowns, Air India and Indigo have canceled all flights to and from Jodhpur till Might 10.

Related precautionary measures had been additionally applied in different border districts of Rajasthan, together with Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Barmer, on Might 7, 2025. These actions are in response to the heightened safety issues as a result of Rajasthan’s 1,070 km border with Pakistan.