Sundaragada shuts schools

29 Oct 2026, 17:03 by Subadh Nayak · KalingaTV

Sundaragada: All types of schools and Anganwadi cenres across Sundaragada district will remain closed tomorrow in view of cyclone “Arnab” and prevailing adverse weather condition, informed District Education Officer (DEO) Dr. Muralidhar Behera.

The District Education Officer issued an official order regarding the closure of the educational institutions across the district following the direction of collector Subhankar Mohapatra.

The decision to suspend the classes of all types of educational institutions (Elementary, Secondary and Higher Secondary) Government/ Government Aided/ Private including Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV)/Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) /Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya Sangathan (OVS) and Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) of Sundaragada district has been taken as a precautionary measure for the safety of the children.

“In view of the Cyclone “Arnab” and prevailing adverse weather condition across the district and taking into account of safety of students, all types of Educational Institutions (Elementary, Secondary & Higher Secondary) Govt./ Govt. Aided/ Private including KV/JNV/OAVS & EMRS of Sundaragada District will be closed tomorrow i.e on 30.10.2026,” read the official order of the DEO.

Earlier in the day, the districts collectors of Ganjam and Gajapati extended the closure of educational institutions in their respective districts till October 31.

Sundaragada shuts schools

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