Many schools to remain closed due to bandh

BANGALORE: The state government has not declared a holiday for schools and colleges but several educational institutions have decided to remain closed on Thursday in view of the ``Bangalore bandh'''' call by many pro-Kannada organisations.
While Bangalore university and the University of Agricultural Sciences have cancelled examinations scheduled for Thursday, several schools put up a holiday notice on Wednesday morning itself, as a precautionary measure.
When contacted Primary and Secondary Education Minister B.K. Chandrasekhar said: ``We have not issued any official circular to schools declaring a holiday. We do not want to support the bandh,'''' he added.
The University of Agricultural Sciences has re-scheduled the counselling cum admission for veterinary sciences on September 20 at the same time and venue; the Bangalore university has cancelled the inauguration of M.Sc Apparel Technology and Management, and postponed BE, B.Arch, B. Tech, MBA and MCA examinations scheduled for Thursday to September 15 at the same time.
Meanwhile, the transport department also postponed its campaign on Road Safety for drivers, scheduled to be held in association with the Bangalore Traffic Police on Thursday. It will be held on Friday at 10 am.