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Mumbai schools, colleges to remain closed today amid orange alert for rain

Mumbai schools, colleges to remain closed today amid orange alert for rain

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All schools and colleges in Mumbai will remain closed for the day in view of an ‘orange’ alert for rain issued in the city on Tuesday, July 7. The development comes as heavy rain, thunderstorms and waterlogging batter Mumbai, impacting daily life. People walk through the heavy Rain at CSMT, in Mumbai. (HT Photo) In a release issued on Monday night, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said holiday for educational institutions has been declared as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students, reported news agency PTI. A similar measure was taken a day before, when all government, private and civic-run schools and colleges remained closed. The civic body has also urged people not to step out unless absolutely necessary and contact its helpline 1916 in case of any emergency. Work from home directive in Mumbai In the Monday directive, the BMC said that government and private offices will function as usual. However, a work from home (WFH) advisory for private offices were issued later the same day. Besides, non-essential government offices were ordered …

Mumbai: Heavy Rain Forces School Closures, Disrupts Train Services; Red Alert Till Thursday Morning

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Two school students share an umbrella to shield themselves during rain in Mumbai on September 25. (PTI photo) Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar announced that all educational institutions in the city will remain closed on Thursday to prioritise the safety of students As heavy rains lashed Mumbai and its suburbs on Wednesday afternoon, Maharashtra Education Minister Deepak Kesarkar announced that all educational institutions in the city will remain closed on Thursday to prioritise the safety of students. The announcement comes after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Mumbai and its neighboring districts, predicting extremely heavy rainfall until 8:30 AM on Thursday. The city continues to experience heavy rainfall, which has already resulted in waterlogging, traffic jams, and other disruptions. In response, local authorities are taking additional precautions to minimise risks to residents, particularly students and commuters. Mumbai has a long history of monsoon challenges, including severe flooding and disruption to essential services during heavy rains. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued advisories urging citizens to remain indoors and only venture …

Mumbai civic schools to hold essays, poetry competition on Lord Ram ahead of consecration ceremony in Ayodhya

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MUMBAI : Maharashtra cabinet minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Tuesday said Mumbai civic schools will organise competitions to showcase the importance of Lord Ram to students between January 10 and 17 ahead of the Ram temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. Competitions on writing essays, poetry, and painting will be held under ‘Maryada Purushottam Prabhu Shriram Jeevan Charitra Spardha’, said Lodha. “The upcoming consecration of Lord Ram’s temple in Ayodhya is a historic moment for our country. This competition is being organised with the objective that the new generation knows about Lord Ram and Ramrajya,” the guardian minister of the Mumbai suburban district said while addressing a press conference at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters here. He said the participation of students in these competitions is voluntary. Lodha dismissed allegations that the BJP was trying to saffronise schools run by the Mumbai civic body. “Lord Ram is beyond religion and castes,” he said. Earlier in the day, Lodha announced that ‘Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Krida Mahakumbh’ or sports event will be organised in Mumbai city …