Ranchi, Jan. 11 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Ranchi has issued a special bulletin forecasting persistent severe cold and cold wave conditions across the district over the coming days. Subsequently, several guidelines for schools and teachers were issued.

According to a release, Ranchi district has been marked as a Yellow Zone, and a warning of severe cold and a cold wave has been issued. In view of this, the Deputy Commissioner cum District Magistrate, Ranchi, Manjunath Bhajantri, has issued guidelines.

Keeping in mind the health and safety of students, under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defence Code, arrangements are being made in all private schools operating in the Ranchi district.

That includes teaching and learn...