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Meghalaya Schools Shut for Three Days Amid Mass Teacher Casual Leave
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🗓 13 Oct 2026, 10:02 AM
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All deficit schools in Meghalaya will stay closed for three days as teachers begin a mass casual leave, officials said.
Meghalaya's deficit schools have been ordered to remain closed for a three‑day period following the start of a widespread casual leave by teaching staff. The decision, announced by the state education department, aims to address the sudden shortage of teachers present in classrooms.
Teachers across the state have collectively taken casual leave, citing concerns that have not been disclosed in detail. The mass absence is expected to disrupt regular academic activities, leaving students without instruction during the shutdown.
Education officials have urged parents to keep children at home and assured that the schools will resume normal operations after the three‑day pause. They also indicated that discussions are underway to resolve the underlying issues prompting the teachers' leave, though no specific timeline was provided.
Teachers across the state have collectively taken casual leave, citing concerns that have not been disclosed in detail. The mass absence is expected to disrupt regular academic activities, leaving students without instruction during the shutdown.
Education officials have urged parents to keep children at home and assured that the schools will resume normal operations after the three‑day pause. They also indicated that discussions are underway to resolve the underlying issues prompting the teachers' leave, though no specific timeline was provided.