New Delhi, May 9 -- Amid India-Pakistan rising tensions and as both clash with drone-missile attacks, various districts in India observed blackout yesterday, including orders from the respective administration regarding closure of schools, non-approval of leaves of officials at some places.

3. Schools have been shut in five western districts in Rajasthan. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma directed the cancellation of leaves of government employees.

4. Haryana has cancelled leaves of health department officials and police personnel, including closure of schools in Panchkula.

5. Numerous private schools in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal have announced advance summer vacation and shut down from May 9, instead of their earl...