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Education
Schools Shut Today Across Kerala, Meghalaya, Bengal, Mizoram Amid Football Event
✍️ Republic World
🗓 20 Jul 2026, 08:51 AM
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Schools across Kerala, Meghalaya, Bengal and Mizoram were closed today as authorities responded to a major football event celebrated in these football-loving states.
Schools across Kerala, Meghalaya, Bengal and Mizoram were shut today, a move announced by state education departments in response to a major football event drawing large crowds.
The closures were aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring safety as fans gathered for the matches.
Education officials urged parents to use the unexpected break for home study and to keep children engaged in learning activities.
The decision reflects the growing influence of football in these regions, where the sport enjoys widespread popularity.
The closures were aimed at easing traffic congestion and ensuring safety as fans gathered for the matches.
Education officials urged parents to use the unexpected break for home study and to keep children engaged in learning activities.
The decision reflects the growing influence of football in these regions, where the sport enjoys widespread popularity.