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Patna, Dehradun, Odisha & more: Heatwave sparks school closures, revised timings in multiple states
April 27, 2026 8:15 pm
From Patna, Dehradun, Odisha, Rajasthan, here is the list of Indian states who announced heatwave related restrictions in schools.
School Holiday on April 14: Schools, colleges closed due to Ambedkar Jayanti
April 14, 2026 9:12 am
This year marks the 135th birth anniversary of Dr Ambedkar, widely regarded as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
School Holidays in April 2026: Check complete list of days when educational institutions likely to remain closed
April 02, 2026 9:33 am
School holidays in April 2026 across India: Good Friday, Vaisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti, Tamil New Year, and regional breaks. Complete list with dates and occasions for students.
Schools in UP closed on March 5, 6 following government directive
March 06, 2026 9:34 am
Several districts including Agra, Prayagraj, Jhansi, Mirzapur, and Pilibhit confirmed that schools within their jurisdictions would remain shut during this period. In many of these areas, district magistrates issued local holiday notifications in coordination with the state’s education department.
J&K schools shut for 2 days after Pakistani drone intrusions along LoC
March 02, 2026 7:10 pm
The closure follows an incident in the early hours of Sunday, when the Indian Army thwarted an attempt by two to three small quadcopters to violate Indian airspace along the LoC in the Poonch area.
UP govt schools closed till March 4 for Holi; check state-wise holiday schedules
March 01, 2026 8:12 pm
The announcement covers Holika Dahan on March 2 and March 3, and Holi on March 4. Students will get a four-day break as March 1 falls on a Sunday.
February 2026 School Holidays List: School, colleges to remain closed on these dates
February 03, 2026 9:21 am
Unlike December and January, which include extended winter vacations, February usually follows a full academic schedule, with very few holidays notified for schools.
School timings in Noida, Greater Noida, Dadri changed due to dense fog
January 20, 2026 9:44 am
Delhi-NCR schools likely shut on Jan 19: Under GRAP Stage IV, state governments have the authority to suspend in-person classes and shift schools to online or hybrid modes if air quality is deemed hazardous.
Schools Closed: UP, Chandigarh, TN & more states where schools are shut
January 17, 2026 9:55 am
Here is the list of all the schools are that are closed due to cold wave or any festivals.
School holidays extended in UP till Jan 20, Punjab announces revised timings for all classes
January 16, 2026 10:35 am
Schools in Prayagraj, UP, will remain closed until January 20 due to the Magh Mela and expected pilgrim crowding. In Punjab, school timings are revised from January 16-21 to protect students from severe winter conditions.
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