 "DC orders to keep all schools closed till February 5…Classes will be held online…")
Important news has come out about the holidays in schools. School children have started having fun for once. Orders have been issued to keep all schools closed from 27th January i.e. from today till 5th February 2025. Lakhs of pilgrims are reaching Mahakumbh on the occasion of Mouni Amavasya. The conditions are such that there is no space to even put a foot in Kumbh. On Sunday, the Mahakumbh set another record when 1.74 crore pilgrims took a dip in the Sangam in a single day. Not only in Kumbh but also in Kashi, the number of devotees is increasing. In view of the huge crowd arriving in Kashi, the District Magistrate has declared a holiday in schools.
Schools will remain closed till February 5…
According to the issued order regarding closure of schools, “As per the orders of District Magistrate Varanasi, all schools (classes 1 to 12) of Varanasi city will conduct online classes from January 27, 2025 to February 5, 2025. This order will be applicable to schools of government, private, UP board, CBSE, ICSE and all other boards. During this period, students will have to study from their homes. However, the practical tests for those subjects will be conducted in the school on pre-scheduled dates. More information regarding this will be available from the concerned department. This step has been taken to improve transportation and traffic in the city.
Ban on entry of vehicles in these areas…
Due to the huge crowd coming to Varanasi for the Mahakumbh, it is taking hours to reach gate number four from Godaulia Chowk. In view of this situation, the administration has decided that VIP, protocol and police vehicles will not ply between Godaulia and Madagin till Mahakumbh. Only VIPs with Z-Plus security will be allowed to travel in four-wheelers in this area. This step of the administration has been taken to control the crowd and traffic.
Administration engaged in managing the crowd…
Due to Mahakumbh, the administration has made massive security arrangements to handle the huge crowd in Varanasi. Commissioner of Police 7 ADCPs and 10 ACPs along with 8 IPS officers are posted on the roads. Around 500 personnel of Central Security Force, PAC and Police are on shift wise duty in the Kashi Vishwanath Dham complex.