{
  "id": 19261634,
  "title": "Public holiday declared in this UP city on Tuesday: Govt offices, schools closed — Here’s why",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/public-holiday-declared-in-this-up-city-on-tuesday-govt-offices",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-10T01:24:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/public-holiday-declared-in-this-up-city-on-tuesday-govt-offices-schools-closed-here-s-why-11794273254162.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A local public holiday has been declared in Chitrakoot district, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday to support preparations for the five-day Diwali Amavasya Mela. District Magistrate Pulkit Garg issued the order, with government offices, schools, and colleges closed on November 10. The five-day annual fair, held in the pilgrimage town, draws large numbers of devotees. Authorities have been working to arrange for the event, including cleaning the ghats and surrounding areas, repainting railings, and assigning security personnel. While internet, mobile banking, UPI, and ATM services remain available, in-person services are unavailable due to the closures.",
  "summary": "A public holiday has been announced for Uttar Pradesh's Chitrakoot district on Tuesday (November 10) in view of the Diwali Amavasya Mela. Schools, colleges and government offices will remain closed as authorities make arrangements for the five-day fair.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}