"A portion of the false ceiling of the auditorium in St. Paul's Senior Secondary school in Bundi fell on Friday morning when the Independence Day function was going on," Priti Bala Sharma, Chief District Education Officer (CDEO) told PTI.
CM Mamata Banerjee visited the state-run SSKM hospital to check on the students. Officials said the children, from various schools across West Bengal, suffered dehydration due to the rains and high humidity but are now stable.
Sood alleged the previous AAP government had ignored recurring floods in six Nithari schools due to concretised ponds and poor drainage. The Delhi government plans asset mapping and repair work to address the issue and prevent further disruptions.
The students were from government-run schools in East Singhbhum district and were selected through a science olympiad.
BBOSE December 2024 Class 10, 12 practical exams will be conducted from August 21 to 23. Students can collect the admit cards from their study centre co-ordinator.
The Telangana government has also announced holidays in five districts, including Warangal, Hanumakonda, Jangaon, Mahabubabad, and Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, due to heavy rain.