The Directorate of Education-Schools, Government of Manipur, on Friday informed that all government schools, government aided, private and central schools of the state will stay closed on Saturday.

A notice issued by Director of Education(S), Manipur, L Nandakumar Singh, said that the move was taken in view of the unrest and prevailing situation in the state and keeping in mind the safety of the students and teachers.

The statement also directed all Zonal Education Officers (ZEOs) under the Department of Education-Schools, Manipur, to inform all concerned under their jurisdiction and take up necessary actions accordingly. The same is issued with the approval of the Government, it added.