The Patna District Magistrate’s Office has issued a notification announcing the extension of school closure. According to the notice, all schools in Patna, up to Class 8, will stay shut until January 20, 2024. This decision is attributed to the ongoing cold wave in the area and the potential health hazards it presents to students.
The notice specifies that in accordance with Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the prohibition on educational activities for all private and government schools, including pre-schools and Anganwadis, in the Patna district has been extended for students up to class 8 until January 20, 2024.