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Rajasthan Extends School Holidays in 3 Districts Amid Intensifying Cold Wave

The Rajasthan government has extended school holidays to three more districts—Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi—due to a severe cold wave. District administrations have ordered closures for primary classes, with varying dates and revised timings for higher classes. The Meteorological Department has warned that severe cold conditions will persist for the next week, with alerts in place for several districts. Authorities have advised parents and schools to follow official instructions to ensure student safety during the extreme weather.

Key Points: Rajasthan School Holidays Extended in 3 Districts Due to Cold

  • Holidays extended to Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bundi
  • Closures for primary classes (nursery to Class 8)
  • Cold wave alert issued for multiple districts
  • School staff must report despite student holidays
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Rajasthan govt announces school holidays in three more districts due to cold wave

Rajasthan govt announces school closures in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi for primary classes as cold wave conditions intensify.

"all government and private schools in the district will remain closed for Classes 1 to 8 from January 6 to 10 - District Collector Khushal Yadav"

Jaipur, Jan 5

The impact of the cold wave and severe cold continues to intensify across Rajasthan, government officials said on Monday.

After Baran district, school holidays have now been extended in three more districts namely Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi due to persistently low temperatures here.

According to district administration orders, government and non-government schools in Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, and Bundi have announced temporary closures for students of primary classes.

As per an order issued on Monday by the District Collector Khushal Yadav, all government and private schools in the district will remain closed for Classes 1 to 8 from January 6 to 10.

The holiday applies only to students. Meanwhile, classes 9 to 12 will continue as usual.

The school staff must also remain present and work as per departmental guidelines.

In view of the cold wave, District Collector Manju has ordered the closure of all government and non-government schools for nursery to Class 5 students from January 6 to 12.

Students studying in classes 6 to 12 will operate with revised timings between 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

A two-day school holiday has also been declared in Bundi district due to the prevailing cold conditions.

The Meteorological Department has warned that severe cold conditions will persist for the next week.

Actually, cold wave alert for Tuesday has been announced in Alwar, Jaipur, Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu while a yellow alert has been announced from January 7-8 including Churu, Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Alwar and Jaipur.

Authorities have advised parents and schools to remain alert and follow official instructions to ensure students' safety.

- IANS

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Shreya B
Good move, but what about the working parents? It's a sudden holiday. Schools should have a better system for online revision work during such closures so the syllabus isn't affected.
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Vikram M
My sister teaches in a private school in Hanumangarh. The staff still has to go in! The order says "holiday applies only to students." Hope the schools at least provide proper heating for the teachers and staff who are present.
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Priya S
It's the right call. I remember going to school in Churu during a cold wave, it was unbearable. Kids were falling sick. Health and comfort are important for learning too. Hope other states with severe cold take note.
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Aman W
The different rules for different districts and classes are confusing. In Bundi it's 2 days, in Hanumangarh it's till 10th, and only for primary. A more uniform state-wide advisory would be less chaotic for parents.
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Nisha Z
Finally, some concern for the children! In many villages, kids travel long distances on bicycles or by foot. This cold wave is no joke. Thank you to the collectors for taking proactive steps. Stay warm, everyone! ❄️

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