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Maha schools reopen with vibrant ‘pravesh utsav’, Vidarbha region deferred to June 30 due to heatwave

Mumbai, Jun 15 (UNI) Schools across Maharashtra officially reopened on Monday after the summer break, witnessing a vibrant ‘Pravesh Utsav’ as students returned to campuses. While the rest of the state resumed regular academic activities, the Vidarbha region announced a deferred reopening due to persistent heatwave conditions.
State-wide, the first day was marked by celebrations as ministers, local representatives, and educators welcomed students to boost their morale.
In a notable visit, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis toured a Zilla Parishad (ZP) school in Vahal, Panvel. Expressing satisfaction over the infrastructure and teaching methods, the Chief Minister stated, “The quality of education in Zilla Parishad schools has now surpassed that of 90 percent of private schools.”
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Maharashtra FDA Minister stays Mundhe’s order cancelling Pune chemical firm’s licence

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Maha: BMC pulls down actor Dia Mirza's eco-friendly Diwali video after BJP objection, triggering political row

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