Jodhpur, May 8 -- In the wake of Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces, Jodhpur district administration on Thursday announced the closure of all private and government schools as well as Anganwadis across the city until further orders.

District Collector Gaurav Agarwal issued the directive, stating, "In view of the current situation, a holiday is being declared in all private and government schools and Anganwadis from today till further orders."

While the administration has not elaborated on the specific reasons behind the move, local authorities have appealed to residents to remain calm and cooperate with officials.

Earlier, as part of a nationwide civil defence drill, the Amritsar district administration had resumed b...