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Time of India
12 hours ago
- Time of India
UP schools to be shutdown from 16 to 23 July: What parents need to know
Districts in Uttar Pradesh have ordered temporary school closures as the annual Kanwar Yatra picks up pace. The pilgrimage, held during the Hindu month of Shravan, draws huge crowds of Kanwariyas who walk for days to collect holy water for Shiva temples. The surge in devotees has forced officials to manage heavy traffic, reroute vehicles and keep students out of busy roads. In many towns, the usual rush of buses and autos mixes with slow-moving processions, making routine school commutes risky. Meerut and Muzaffarnagar take the lead Meerut's District Magistrate Dr V K Singh confirmed that all schools, from primary to degree colleges, will stay shut from 16 July to 23 July 2025. 'The increased movement of Kanwariyas during this period necessitated measures to ensure student safety and manage traffic effectively,' he said. Muzaffarnagar will follow the same dates. District Magistrate Umesh Mishra has warned that 'strict action' will be taken against any school that stays open against orders. This covers every type of school — government, private, CBSE, ICSE, technical and DIET institutions. Other districts adjust schedules Varanasi, a key stop for pilgrims heading to Kashi Vishwanath, has given schools a holiday on the first Monday of Shravan, 14 July. District Inspector of Schools Bholenath Pratap Singh said all missed classes will be held on a Sunday instead. Live Events Bareilly's District Magistrate Avinash Singh has declared holidays on all four Mondays in Shravan. Schools near Delhi Road and Badaun Road must keep staff present but students at home. Exams will carry on as planned. In Badaun, primary schools will stay closed every Saturday and Monday this month. The move is to keep young students off busy routes and free the roads for pilgrims. Why these closures happen The Kanwar Yatra has a wide footprint in north India, mainly Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana and Delhi. Haridwar, Varanasi and Deoghar see the biggest crowds. Each year, police reroute traffic, set up barricades and deploy extra security to keep the peace. Local officials say holidays help prevent accidents, cut down jams and make space for large gatherings. Teachers and parents have been asked to adjust lesson plans so that learning does not suffer. Haryana shuts schools after Principal's murder While UP schools close for a festival, Haryana faces a different problem. In Hisar, all 10,760 private schools will shut on 16 July to protest the killing of Kartar Memorial Senior Secondary School Principal Jagbir Singh Pannu. Satyawan Kundu, president of Haryana Private Schools Association, said, 'We demand a special law for teachers' security.' The killing in Bas Badshahpur village has shocked the teaching community, who want tighter safety rules for school staff. In Nuh district, schools shut on 13 and 14 July for the Jalabhishek Yatra, which aligns with the Kanwar Yatra. Fearing unrest, the local administration has suspended internet services until 9 PM on 14 July. Students and parents now wait to see how classes will be rescheduled once things settle down. Some districts plan to hold catch-up classes on Sundays. For now, all eyes are on the roads, the Kanwariyas and the security teams keeping watch.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Time of India
These UP districts order closure of schools and colleges from July 16 to 23: Here's why
From Meerut to Varanasi, UP districts declare school holidays based on Kanwar Yatra routes Several districts in Uttar Pradesh (UP) have announced temporary closure of educational institutions during the Kanwar Yatra, citing traffic management and public safety concerns. The closures affect both government and private institutions and vary in duration and schedule across the districts. The orders have been issued by respective district magistrates in view of the increased movement of Kanwariyas and the associated logistical challenges. The Kanwar Yatra, culminating in the festival of Shivratri, has prompted route diversions, traffic congestion, and additional security arrangements, impacting regular academic activities in various regions. School closures in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar In Meerut district, all primary and upper primary schools under the Basic Education Council, secondary schools under the Secondary Education Department, institutions affiliated with CBSE and ICSE, schools under the Madrasa Board, and all degree and technical colleges will remain closed from July 16 to July 23, 2025. The order was issued by District Magistrate Dr. V.K. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo Singh, who stated that the increased movement of Kanwariyas during this period necessitated measures to ensure student safety and manage traffic effectively. A similar directive has been issued in Muzaffarnagar by District Magistrate Umesh Mishra. All primary, upper primary, secondary, CBSE, ICSE, degree, technical, and DIET institutions—both government and private—will remain closed from July 16 to July 23, 2025. Strict action has been warned against any institution found operational during this period. Other affected districts and specific closures Apart from Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, other districts have announced partial closures in accordance with the days of increased Kanwar movement, particularly Mondays and weekends during the Shravan month. The aim is to ensure smooth traffic flow and the safety of students and the public along major pilgrimage routes. District-wise details of school and college holidays amid Kanwar Yatra District Days of Holiday Special Instructions Meerut July 16 to July 23, 2025 All educational institutions closed Muzaffarnagar July 16 to July 23, 2025 Closure includes government and private institutions Varanasi First Monday of Shravan (July 14) Missed classes to be conducted on Sunday Bareilly All four Mondays of Shravan Staff to be present, no student attendance Badaun Every Saturday and Monday of Shravan Applies to primary schools only In Varanasi, District Inspector of Schools Bholenath Pratap Singh and Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) in-charge have declared a holiday on the first Monday of Shravan for all types of schools, including council, secondary, CBSE, and ICSE. In Bareilly, District Magistrate Avinash Singh has directed closure of schools on all four Mondays of the Shravan month. The directive applies to secondary, basic education, CBSE, ICSE, ITIs, and vocational institutions, especially those within a 5 km radius of Delhi Road and Badaun Road. Staff are required to be present for government duties. Scheduled examinations will continue as planned. In Badaun, primary schools (Classes 1 to 8) will remain closed every Saturday and Monday throughout the Shravan month. This includes council, recognised, aided, and CBSE/ICSE-affiliated institutions. Route diversion plans are in place to facilitate the Yatra. The administration in all affected districts has emphasised the need to plan academic adjustments accordingly. Missed teaching days may be compensated on Sundays to maintain academic continuity. TOI Education is on WhatsApp now. Follow us here . Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Time of India
2 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
MLA felicitates ISC topper
Lucknow: Sarojininagar MLA Rajeshwar Singh on Sunday felicitated ISC national topper Medha Prasad, who scored a remarkable 99.75%, at a felicitation ceremony organided by a school in Gomtinagar. Calling her a torchbearer of her generation, Singh praised Medha's unwavering focus and academic brilliance, saying she exemplifies how clarity, hard work, and values can lead to extraordinary success in a world full of distractions. The ceremony honoured top-performing students from the ICSE (Class 10) and ISC (Class 12) board exams. Singh, the chief guest, awarded medals, mementoes, certificates, and laptops to five meritorious students. ICSE school topper Kavya Gupta and Advita, who secured All India Rank 325 in NEET, were also feted by the MLA. Singh also acknowledged the achievements of alumni such as Antara Howard, now serving in Uttar Pradesh, and Naman Tiwari, a member of India's U-19 World Cup cricket team. In line with his emphasis on digital education, Singh donated five laptops and lauded school directors Rajeev, Sunil, and Siddharth Tuli for promoting education grounded in values and technology.
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Respond to PIL on Kannada in CBSE, ISCE schools: HC to Karnataka govt
The petition has argued that the combined effect of the provisions of Karnataka Language Learning Act, Rules and NOC Rules is that schools in the state affiliated with CBSE and ICSE boards will have to teach Kannada either as a first, second or third language.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Pune tops Maharashtra State Scholarship Exam
Written By Aryesh Chakraborty The Pune district has bagged the maximum number of positions in the Merit List for the Maharashtra State Scholarship Examination, the results of which were declared on Friday. In the Pre-Secondary Scholarship exam for Class 5 students, 68 students from Pune made it to the Merit List. Of these, 37 students were from rural areas, 19 from urban schools, and 12 from CBSE/ICSE schools. Notably, 47 of these students are from Zilla Parishad schools. In the Secondary Scholarship exam for Class 8 students, 57 Pune-based students secured positions in the Merit List, with 37 from rural and 20 from urban regions. Forty of these students belong to private aided Marathi-medium schools. 'This success symbolises the academic strength of the Pune district. The collective efforts of students, teachers, and school administrations have led to this remarkable performance. We hope this tradition of excellence continues,' said Gajanan Patil, Chief Executive Officer, Pune Zilla Parishad. The Maharashtra State Scholarship Examination was held in February. (Aryesh Chakraborty is an intern with The Indian Express)
