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UP Schools Shut Till Aug 12
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Aug 2026, 08:32 AM
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Schools and colleges in parts of Uttar Pradesh will remain closed till August 12 due to Kanwar Yatra. The decision aims to maintain law and order during the festival.
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to keep schools and colleges closed in certain areas of the state until August 12. This move is intended to ensure the smooth conduct of the Kanwar Yatra festival and maintain law and order in the region. The Kanwar Yatra, a significant Hindu pilgrimage, attracts a large number of devotees from across the country. The government's decision is expected to facilitate the safe passage of pilgrims and minimize disruptions in the affected areas.