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Ranchi suspends school classes for two days as Cyclone Arnab triggers rain alert

Ranchi, Oct 27 (UNI) The Ranchi district administration has suspended classes from kindergarten to Class 12 in all government, aided and private schools on October 28 and 29 in view of a warning of heavy rain and strong winds.
The order covers all government and government-aided schools, including minority institutions, as well as private schools across Ranchi district. It was issued under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, according to a district administration press release.
The India Meteorological Centre, Jharkhand, Ranchi, has forecast heavy rainfall in several districts of the state. Ranchi has been placed in the orange category, with the possibility of torrential rain accompanied by strong winds, the release said.
Private schools that have examinations scheduled in advance may decide whether to conduct them. However, their managements must inform either the District Education Officer or the District Education Superintendent's office about their decision.
Teachers working in government, aided and private schools have been directed to attend their institutions on October 28 and 29 to carry out non-academic work. Attendance at government and aided schools will also be recorded through the e-Vidyavahini system.
The district administration has urged school managements, teachers, parents and students to follow weather advisories and comply with official instructions.
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