Bihar: Shivhar DM Orders Schools Closed for Classes 1-8 Due to Cold Wave

• Shivhar District Magistrate Pratibha Rani ordered closure of pre-school to Class 8, including Anganwadi centers.
• The order, under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, is effective from December 20-21, 2025.
• Decision taken due to continuously increasing cold, falling temperatures, and health risks for children.
• Classes above Class 9 are restricted to 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, not completely stopped.
• Dense fog, cold winds, and difficult visibility are affecting Shivhar and neighboring Sitamarhi; a cold wave is predicted.

Why It Matters: Shivhar district closes schools for junior classes due to severe cold and health risks for children.