schools closed

Jharkhand Closes Schools Up to Class 8th Due to Heatwave

30 Apr 2024

Amidst the prevailing heatwave condition, Jharkhand has announced the suspension of classes in schools up to class 8th, in both government and private schools on Tuesday. As per the official notification issued by the secretary of the school education and literacy department Uma Shankar Singh, the suspension will be in...

Cyclone Michaung: Half-Yearly Exams Deferred in Chennai and Surrounding Districts

06 Dec 2023

The aftermath of Cyclone Michaung has led to a wave of disruptions in Tamil Nadu, prompting the state's School Education Department to defer half-yearly exams in severely affected districts. The postponement primarily impacted Chennai, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur, and Kanchipuram, while other regions proceeded with exams as scheduled. In the most affected...

Goa: Schools to remain closed for two days amid heatwave alert

09 Mar 2023

The Goa Education Department has directed schools in the state to close before noon on Thursday and Friday. The move follows a warning by the India Meteorological Department about a heatwave in the state. The circular was issued by the Department of Education. Director of Education Shailesh Zingade said that...

13 die as severe rains hit northern India

11 Oct 2022

At least 13 people died in several incidents due to rain across the regions of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the second consecutive day, officials said on Monday. Schools in several districts in Uttar Pradesh are set to be closed due to constant heavy showers. Meanwhile, a fresh round of...