Wed Oct 16 15:42:23 UTC 2024: ## Basti Schools Declare Holiday for Valmiki Jayanti and Durga Visarjan
**Basti, Uttar Pradesh:** Several schools in Basti city have declared a holiday on Thursday, October 26th, due to the observance of Valmiki Jayanti and the immersion of Durga idols. The holiday notice was sent to students via WhatsApp groups, informing them of the school closure.
While the holiday has brought joy to students, the city is expected to be bustling with activity as devotees participate in the immersion procession. Traffic congestion is anticipated throughout the day. Although the police administration has implemented traffic management measures, the school closures are being seen as a precautionary step.
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