INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, JANUARY 8All community and private schools within Birgunj Metropolitan
City have closed for a week starting today due to the prolonged period of excessive cold.
Narayangadh-Muglin road to be
closed for four hours daily
Israel strikes in and around Gaza's second
largest city in an already bloody new phase of the war
The decision, made in response to the severe cold wave and thick fog affecting the region, was implemented until January 15.Education
Officer Hari Raut explained that the step was taken to address the challenges students were facing in their learning activities due to the
intensified cold conditions
The decision was reached during a meeting of the metropolis' Education Committee on January 7.
However, some schools will
continue teaching and learning activities until ongoing examinations are completed.The chilling cold has significantly impacted normal life
in Parsa, leading to an increase in patients seeking medical attention in various hospitals
Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital and government health institutions in remote areas have reported a rising number of patients with common
cold, cough, fever, and respiratory problems, according to the District Health Office.The cold weather has also resulted in reduced movement
of people in the district headquarters and other market areas, as well as a decrease in the number of service recipients at government
offices.Narayani Hospital receives around 30-35 patients suffering from cold every day, as reported by the hospital's Information Officer,
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