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Tripura Schools Shut Till Jan 10 as Cold Wave Grips State

All schools in Tripura, including government, aided, and private institutions, will remain closed until January 10 due to a severe cold wave. The decision was announced by Chief Minister Manik Saha following an IMD warning predicting continued cold conditions. The closure affects nearly 6.8 lakh students across approximately 4,915 schools in the state. While classes are suspended, practical examinations for Class X and XII students will proceed as scheduled.

Key Points: Tripura Schools Closed Till Jan 10 Due to Cold Wave

  • Closure from Jan 6-10
  • IMD cold wave warning
  • Affects all school types
  • Practical exams continue
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Tripura schools to remain closed till Jan 10 amid severe cold wave

All schools in Tripura are closed from Jan 6-10, 2026, due to severe cold wave conditions, affecting nearly 7 lakh students.

"It has been decided to close all schools... due to extreme cold weather conditions. - Chief Minister Manik Saha"

Agartala, Jan 5

All schools in Tripura will remain closed till January 10 in view of the prevailing cold wave conditions, officials said on Monday.

Chief Minister Manik Saha, who holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said in a Facebook post: "It has been decided to close all schools (government, government-aided and privately managed) from January 6 to January 10, 2026, due to extreme cold weather conditions."

The Chief Minister had earlier said that he would review the winter vacation schedule and take an appropriate decision after assessing the cold wave situation.

A senior Education Department official said the decision to close schools from kindergarten to Class XII was taken following a special bulletin issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which warned of cold wave conditions in several parts of the state over the next few days.

In a notification, Additional Secretary of the Education (Schools) Department Rajib Datta said that, in view of the prevailing extreme cold weather conditions across the state, all government, government-aided and privately managed schools under the department will remain closed from January 6 to January 10.

"All District Education Officers are hereby instructed to convey this decision to every school under their respective jurisdictions," the notification said.

Tripura has 4,915 schools from the primary to higher secondary levels, with around 6.80 lakh students currently enrolled.

According to the IMD, maximum and minimum temperatures in the state vary between 22 degrees Celsius and 8 degrees Celsius, which are 3 to 4 degrees below normal.

"The prevailing cold wave conditions are likely to continue till January 10," the IMD report said.

The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has earlier announced the closure of all educational institutions under its jurisdiction.

According to an official order issued by the TTAADC Education Department, all schools under the autonomous council will remain closed from January 3 to January 13 due to extreme cold weather conditions.

However, practical examinations for Class X and Class XII students will continue as scheduled. The decision has brought relief to parents, especially those with younger children, as prolonged exposure to cold mornings and strong winds has raised health concerns among students.

Guardians said it had become increasingly difficult to send children to school during the early hours amid the prevailing cold conditions.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good move, but what about online classes? Just closing schools shouldn't mean a complete stop to learning. Teachers should share some assignments or have short virtual sessions to keep the students engaged. Otherwise, kids will just be on their phones all day.
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Sarah B
As a parent in Agartala, this is a huge relief! 🙏 My son's school bus comes at 6:45 AM and it's been freezing. Many kids were falling sick. Thank you to the authorities for listening to the parents' concerns and acting quickly.
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Aman W
The IMD warning was clear. It's good to see data-driven governance. However, I hope the government is also thinking about the underprivileged children who rely on mid-day meals. Is there any plan to ensure they don't go hungry during these closure days?
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Karthik V
Wise decision. In many North Indian states, we just power through the cold and kids end up with cough and fever for weeks. Protecting children's health should always be the priority. Kudos to Tripura govt.
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Nisha Z
It's a necessary step, but the timing is a bit messy with exams. Glad they are allowing practicals to continue. Hope the academic calendar is adjusted properly later so students don't have to rush through the syllabus.

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