Schools Closed/Timings Changed in Prayagraj, Pune, Punjab; Delhi-NCR on Alert

• Prayagraj schools up to Class 8 closed until January 20 due to Magh Mela crowds and security concerns, not extreme cold.
• Punjab schools reopened January 19, but timings changed to 10 AM - 3 PM (primary) and 10 AM - 3:30 PM (upper primary/secondary) until January 21 due to cold.
• Pune schools on or near the Pune Grand Tour 2026 cycling route are closed today, January 20, for traffic and safety reasons.
• Delhi-NCR schools have resumed, but Gautam Buddh Nagar and nearby districts operate from 10 AM - 3 PM due to fog and cold.
• Bihar, Jharkhand, Haryana, and Southern/Eastern states largely have normal school operations, with some minor timing adjustments for cold in certain areas.

Why It Matters: Schools in various Indian regions are closed or have altered timings due to festivals, events, or weather.