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Kanwar Yatra school closures in North India
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By 9 August 2026, educational disruptions across Uttar Pradesh and the National Capital Region (NCR) evolved from full closures to modified schedules. schedules due to the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage. In Uttar Pradesh, the government district of Muzaffarpur ordered all schools and colleges to close early at 12:15 pm on Monday from 3 August to manage 10 August to facilitate security and traffic management. Similarly, district administrations in Ghaziabad and ensure student safety. Similar Meerut confirmed that educational institutions will remain closed through 12 August to accommodate pilgrim movement. In the NCR, measures were implemented in vary by locality. In Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), where schools also scheduled authorities implemented modified timings rather than a blanket closure, with schools dismissing students by 12:15 pm closure for to manage traffic management. While Ghaziabad continues its broader closure through 12 August, and ensure safety. Meanwhile, the Directorate of Education in Delhi maintains that schools will remain open, despite weather forecasts indicating light rain and thunderstorms.
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- 2026-08-11 12:53 UTC Kanwar Yatra school closures in North India
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