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Kanwar Yatra Closures
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Amid the Kanwar Yatra, several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Ghaziabad and Meerut, have ordered closure of educational institutions until August 12. The move aims to manage the influx of pilgrims and traffic. Authorities have also implemented diversion plans to ensure smooth movement.
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Several UP districts order closure of educational institutions amid Yatra
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Ghaziabad and Meerut schools, colleges closed till August 12
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Ghaziabad traffic police roll out diversion plan effective July 29
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Full story →UP schools and colleges shut in several districts amid Kanwar Yatra movement
Several districts in Uttar Pradesh, including Meerut, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, and Muzaffarnagar, ordered temporary closure of schools, colleges, universities, and technical institutions from August 3-4 to August 12 due to Kanwar Yatra.
District Magistrate V K Singh issued closure order in Meerut covering schools (Classes 1-12) affiliated with Basic Shiksha Parishad, UP Board, CBSE, CISCE, Madrassa Board, and other boards, plus all colleges, universities, and technical institutions.
Scheduled examinations will continue as planned despite suspension of regular classes in Meerut and other districts.
The closures aim to manage public movement and ensure safety during increased Kanwar pilgrim traffic on major routes during Shravan Shivratri period.
Earlier · 23h ago
Full story →Ghaziabad schools, colleges shut till Aug 12 amid Kanwar Yatra: Official
Ghaziabad district administration closed all schools and colleges from August 4 to 12 due to Kanwar Yatra.
The order was issued by district inspector of schools BP Singh.
Institutions with scheduled exams during the period may remain open.
Schools can use online mode of study if needed.
Ghaziabad traffic police implemented a diversion plan from July 29 to August 12 for the yatra.