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Schools in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun have been closed today (Monday) due to an orange alert issued by the meteorological department. The alert is issued across six districts of Uttarakhand. In response, official directives have been sent to district magistrates to stay vigilant and implement necessary safety measures. Additionally, Dehradun District Magistrate Savin Bansal has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres for Classes 1 to 12 on Monday, citing the weather alert.
Many schools in Kolkata have declared a holiday on July 21 (today) in anticipation of the Trinamool Congress‘s Martyrs’ Day rally, which is expected to draw thousands of people. Schools like Loreto House, Loreto Convent Entally, St James’ School, The Heritage School, Loreto Day School Sealdah, Loreto Day School Elliot Road, Loreto Day School Dharamtala, and Loreto Day School Bowbazar will remain closed.
Following an official notification from the Telangana government, schools across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and several surrounding districts has today observed a general holiday to mark the celebration of Bonalu 2025.
In Himachal Pradesh, summer schools are scheduled to remain closed from July 12 to August 12, while schools in the Kullu district will observe their summer break slightly later, from July 20 to August 12. Winter schools across the state will be shut from August 8 to 12, and institutions classified as extreme summer schools will remain closed between August 3 and 12.
In view of the Kanwar Yatra, several districts in western Uttar Pradesh—including Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly, Badaun, and Varanasi—have announced the temporary closure of all government and private schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres from July 16 to 23. This measure aims to ensure public safety and ease traffic disruptions during the religious pilgrimage.
The Kanwar Yatra, which spans a month, draws lakhs of Shiva devotees—known as Kanwariyas—who travel on foot carrying sacred water from the Ganga, with the highest footfall typically occurring around Shivratri on July 23. Anticipating congestion and law-and-order challenges along school routes, Meerut District Magistrate Dr. VK Singh has mandated the closure of all recognised institutions, including those affiliated with the UP Board, CBSE, and ICSE. Educational activities are expected to resume as usual on July 24.
(with PTI inputs)
