Education
Schools in Patna closed till Class 8 students: More details inside
The district administration of Patna has ordered the closure of all schools up to Class 8 in the city till January 8, 2022. The Order was issued by the District Magistrate of Patna according to an order uploaded by the news agency ANI on the social media website, Twitter.
Closure of schools
This order has been issued considering the effect the cold weather conditions in the city and the low temperature, particularly in the morning, could have on children.
It should be noted that the order will come into force from today, January 3, 2022, and will continue till January 8, 2022, which is Saturday this week.
It should also be noted that the order is only concerning classes up to Class 8.
Orders of the District Magistrate
The order by the District Magistrate Dr Chandra Shekhar Singh read, “Whereas, it has been made to appear to me that due to prevalent cold weather and low temperature prevailing particularly in the morning in the district, health and life of children are at risk.”
The order further stated, “Therefore, I. Dr. Chandra Shekhar Singh, District Magistrate. Patna under section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 do hereby prohibit the academic activities of all the private and government schools of Patna District up to Class- VIII till Date 08-01-2022.”
Education
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