In view of the severe air pollution level in the national capital, the Delhi government on Wednesday announced an early winter break for schools from November 9 to November 18.
The Haryana education department issued orders in this regard to all the district education officers and all the district elementary education officers in the state.
"All Government and Private Schools (including Play schools etc.) falling in Gurugram district are hereby directed to remain closed tomorrow i.e. on the 10th of July in the larger public interest and for the safety & security of the students," said the Gurugram district administration
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "In view of the heavy rains in the state, all government and private educational institutions recognized by the state government will remain closed on July 10 and 11."
"The curfew has been imposed from 7 pm to 6 am and the schools and Anganwadi centres of Rikhanikhal and Dhumakot tehsils will remain closed on 17 and 18 April," the order reads.
On Saturday, the parents of students expressed concern for their children's future and urged the authorities to allow their daughters to return to school.
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