According to the official order, in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, schools in Noida and Greater Noida have been closed till January 16 (Tuesday) for students from nursery to Class 8 due to cold weather conditions. However, classes will continue regularly for students from Class 9 to 12.
UP Schools Shut amid Dense Fog and Cold Wave condition
UP Schools Closed Amid Harsh Winters: Several parts in Uttar Pradesh including Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad have announced closure of Schools. The decision has been taken amid dense fog and chilling cold wave conditions in the northern region.
According to the official order, in Gautam Buddh Nagar district, schools in Noida and Greater Noida have been closed till January 16 (Tuesday) for students from nursery to Class 8 due to cold weather conditions. However, classes will continue regularly for students from Class 9 to 12.
Meanwhile, school timings are changed for senior students. Timings for Class 9 to 12 will be from 10 am to 3 pm, and it will continue till January 20, according to officials.
"In compliance with the instructions given by Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate (DM) Maneesh Kumar Verma, in view of the dense fog and extremely cold weather, all schools will observe a holiday till January 16 for classes nursery to 8," Basic Education Officer Rahul Panwar said in an order.
"The entire staff of the school will remain working on January 16. The order should be strictly followed," he added.
Schools are also shut in neighbouring Ghaziabad until January 16 for students from nursery to Class 12 due to cold wave, according to an order issued by the district school inspector. Strict action will be taken against schools if they were found violating the order.
According to an order issued by Basti DM Andra Vamsi, schools have been shut in Basti district till January 18 (Thursday) for students up till Class 8 due to the cold weather conditions.
A similar order was issued by the Mainpuri district administration, wherein schools in Mainpuri district for students from Class 1 to 8 will remain closed till January 16 (Tuesday).
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