School Holiday News: Schools in Bihar, Uttarakhand, Assam and Jharkhand Closed, Know Reasons

School Holiday News: As per the latest news, some schools in Assam, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Bihar, and Haryana have announced closure due to scorching heat, the Jiutiya festival, tiger activity, and other reasons. Parents and students can get in touch with the school administration in case of confusion or queries. Check out the complete article to know the list of regions that have announced closure, dates, and reasons.

School Holiday News: Uttarakhand Schools Closed Due to Tiger’s Activity

Given the tiger’s activity in Jakhnidhar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, schools will remain closed on September 23, and 24, 2024. An order has been issued by Pauri District Magistrate Ashish Chauhan, announcing a two-day holiday in 9 schools and all Anganwadi centers of the Dwarikhal area.

School Holiday News: Check State, Date, and Reasons Here

Check out the following table to know the list states, date of closure, and their reasons.

School Holiday News: Bihar, Jharkhand Schools Closed on September 25, Here’s Why

Schools in Bihar and Dhanbad district of Jharkhand states will remain closed on September 25, 2024, because of of Jiutiya festival. Students can contact the school administration in case of queries.

School Holiday News: Assam Schools Closed Till September 27

Schools in the Kamrup district of Assam will remain shut till September 27, 2024, due to excessive heat. The four-day holiday has been announced keeping the safety and well-being of students in mind. All the government and private educational institutions in Kamrup (including Guwahati) shall remain closed between September 24 and September 27. The decision was made after hearing complaints from several schools that the students were fainting or falling sick due to extreme heat.

 "Based on the reports received from Head of the Institutions of different schools under Kamrup Metro regarding various incidents of ill-health and fainting of students due to excessive heat and dehydration and with due approval from District Commissioner, Kamrup Metro, it has been decided that all Govt/Provincialized/ Private schools functioning under Kamrup Metro district are to remain close from 24th to 27 September 2024 due to excessive heat and rising temperature in the district," an official notification stated.

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