Sood alleged the previous AAP government had ignored recurring floods in six Nithari schools due to concretised ponds and poor drainage. The Delhi government plans asset mapping and repair work to address the issue and prevent further disruptions.
The students were from government-run schools in East Singhbhum district and were selected through a science olympiad.
The Telangana government has also announced holidays in five districts, including Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, due to heavy rain.
Independence Day 2025: The group is chosen for their exceptional role in empowering women and children across the country, the Women and Child Development Ministry said in a statement.
The CBSE inspections checked student enrollment, compliance with academic rules, and infrastructure maintenance. The Board will act on reports where schools are found violating Bye-Laws or operational standards.
Weekly reading sessions will be held for students, with teacher training and a handbook to guide activities. The Education Department may also include a reading-focused segment in the annual school arts festival, Kalolsavam.
The commission recommends reforms in school consolidation, higher education, teacher training, and student performance to improve Meghalaya’s education system.
Schools in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri will remain shut on August 13 and 14.