Hyderabad, Sept. 24 -- Educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will observe a holiday on Friday, September 25, for Ganesh immersion.

This follows an order issued by Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Wednesday, September 23.

Schools, colleges in districts surrounding Hyderabad declare holiday

Apart from Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Ranga Reddy and Medchal-Malkajgiri districts will also observe holidays.

In all these districts, including Hyderabad, government offices will also remain closed on Friday.

In lieu of the holiday on September 25, November 14, the second Saturday, will be a working day for offices, schools and colleges in Hyderabad and other districts.

Security arrangements

Meanwhile, the Hyderabad police have ma...