New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- The Manipur government ordered the closure of schools and colleges in Imphal West and East until November 19 amid a curfew being imposed in these two restive districts.

The decision was taken in consultation with the Home Department of the state government.

An order from Secretariat Higher and Technical Education Department said: "In view of the curfew imposed by District Magistrate in many of the Districts and considering the safety of the students and teachers, it is hereby ordered that all the Government Institutions/Government Aided Colleges under Higher & Technical Education Department, Government of Manipur including State Universities in the Districts where curfew has been imposed shall remain closed for 2 (...