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Schools shut in Delhi, UP, Punjab, WB & more: Heatwave triggers extended summer breaks

May 20, 2026 12:05 pm

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh are among the states that have already declared closures.

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Schools issue heatwave caution: What students should do and avoid

April 28, 2026 8:17 pm

From revised school timings to stricter health advisories, the focus remains on minimising exposure to extreme heat and preventing heat-related illnesses.

Heatwave Alerts in Schools: How Indian states are beating the heat

April 18, 2026 11:35 am

From Chhattisgarh to Telangana, here is the list of all the Indian states who have released a notification on the heatwave for schools.

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 Jammu and Kashmir resumes after a week

Schools, colleges, universities in Jammu and Kashmir resume on Monday after a week of closure

March 10, 2026 9:34 am

The institutions had closed last Monday following widespread demonstrations in the Valley after Khamenei’s killing on February 28.

J-K schools shut for two days after Pakistani drone intrusions along LoC

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.

School Holidays February 2026 Complete List

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.

Schools Holidays: Punjab, Chandigarh, J&K schools closed today; check list

Schools Holidays: Punjab, Chandigarh, J&K schools closed on Jan 27; check list

January 27, 2026 6:20 pm

The announcement follows instructions from the Chief Minister of Punjab, who declared the holiday as part of the state’s Republic Day observance.

Delhi-NCR schools shift to hybrid mode as GRAP implemented

January 21, 2026 9:17 am

The new directives, falling under Stages 3 and 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), aim to minimise children's exposure to toxic smog while ensuring educational continuity.

'Late night notifications, lack of clarity,' Delhi-NCR parents on sporadic school closures, time change

School time changed: Delhi-NCR parents on sporadic school closures, time change

January 20, 2026 10:21 pm

Parents say frequent closures and online classes have disrupted learning, with large class sizes and reduced study hours affecting concept clarity. They argue that online teaching cannot replace classroom learning and that constant schedule changes are troubling families and students alike.