For PM’s visit Schools in Kohima to remain closed on March 7

KOHIMA: As security has been beefed up in Kohima for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s proposed visit to the state to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government on Tuesday, the Directorate of School Education (DoSE) issued a notice on Sunday. Closure of schools in Kohima city.
In view of the scheduled arrival of Hon’ble Prime Minister and dignitaries for the Chief Minister’s swearing-in ceremony, security measures such as ban on movement of people and vehicles are being implemented in various parts of Kohima city. And to the Council of Ministers, it is hereby notified that all schools located in Kohima city will remain closed on March 7, 2023,” read the notification issued by Principal Director Thavaseelan K.
However, schools, where students are appearing for examinations, will be exempted. The officer also said that schools located outside the Kohima city limits can function as normal, further instructing the principals of these schools to be alert to the traffic advisory issued by the competent authorities.
Specifically, Nagaland Board of School Education (NBSE) has announced the schedule of High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSLC) examinations for the year 2023. which will be held from March 10-22 and March 9. 31 respectively.
A total of 24,361 students (11,197 male and 13,164 female) will appear for the HSLC examination from 96 temporary examination centres. For HSSLC, a total of 16,084 students (16,085 male and 8,473 female) will appear for the examination including Arts-12431, Commerce-1214, and Science-2439 from 65 provisional examination centres.