Sitamarhi Schools Shut Till Dec 31 Amid Cold Wave; Child Safety Prioritized

• Sitamarhi district administration ordered closure of all schools, anganwadis, and coaching centers up to Class 12.
• Decision taken due to continuously increasing cold and falling temperatures, prioritizing children's health and safety.
• Order effective from December 29 until December 31, issued under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
• Pre-board and board exam related special classes and examinations are exempted to avoid affecting student preparation.
• The closure was extended from an earlier December 28 deadline due to no improvement in weather conditions.

Why It Matters: Sitamarhi extends school closures until December 31 due to severe cold, prioritizing child safety.