Tue Aug 05 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Ranchi Schools to Close, Exams Postponed Following Shibu Soren’s Death
**Ranchi, Jharkhand** – Private schools in Ranchi will remain closed today, following the death of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren. The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) has also announced the postponement of the monthly assessment examination for government schools, originally scheduled for today, August 5th. The exam will now be held on August 7th.
The decision comes as a three-day state mourning period has been declared in honor of Soren, a prominent political figure in Jharkhand. The JAC has circulated a notice to all District Education Officers and Superintendents informing them of the postponement.
Numerous private schools across Ranchi, including DPS JVM Shyamali, Lady K.C. Roy School, Kairali School, DAV Group, and St. Xavier’s School, have confirmed their closure and have notified parents accordingly. A complete list of schools closed can be seen in the original news story.
Shibu Soren, also a Rajya Sabha MP, passed away recently, prompting widespread mourning across the state. His funeral is scheduled for August 5th in his ancestral village of Nemra.
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