गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Schools across the country to remain closed for four days due to rising air pollution Nepal Schools across the country to remain closed for four days due to rising air pollution Govt decides to shut schools as a measure to protect children from deteriorating air pollution that has reached to hazardous levels KathmanduPati March 29, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – The government has decided to close all schools across the country four four days from tomorrow as air pollution reaches a hazardous level. The Ministry of Education and Technology today decided to shut all schools and educational institutions for four days to protect children from getting exposed to the rising air pollution. Education Minister Krishna Gopal Shrestha took a minister-level decision to shut schools as a measure to protect children from the hazardous level of air pollution, according to the minister’s Press Coordinator Ishwor Raj Dhakal. Air quality in the Kathmandu Valley along with other major cities across the country have deteriorated sharply in recent days. Rising air pollution has caused a thick layer of smogs blanketing the Valley. The government has already urged people not to leave home and compulsorily use facemasks and maintain further alertness in case of leaving home to stay away from effects of air pollution. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Files blocked based on political connections will be opened: Home… “I Will Not Resign Under Any Circumstances”: Chief Minister Singh Phone Conversation Between Prime Minister Karki and Narendra Modi: What… There is no time to Become a Minister by Leaving… Six Human Skeletons Found at Bhatbhateni, Chucchepati Congress Will Support a Government Formed Under Gen Z’s Chosen… Top Headlines Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Contemporary Nepal1 Scrutinizing Relevance of Prithivi Narayan Shah´s Thoughts and Strategy2 Huawei Unveils 83 Global Showcases and 10 Industry Solutions at MWC Barcelona 2025 to Promote Industrial Intelligence3 Ncell is the FIRST Nepali Telecom Company to receive ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications for information security and data privacy4 Photo exhibition at Nepal Army Headquarters5 PM Oli, Sri Lankan’s former President meet6 Pokhara International Airport: Issues and Prospects7 Gold price ups Rs 2,000 per tola8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Forbes-listed billionaire Binod Chaudhary tests positive for coronavirus This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020
