Amused and outraged reactions are pouring in after this paper ran a report about the Government asking schools to celebrate Students' Day on November 7, despite schools being closed for Diwali. The state government issued an order to schools to mark the day. That too, only on November 6. The befuddled school authorities do not know what to do as the government has also asked them to submit a report of activities held.

The new day has been added to the list of many others that schools have been asked to celebrate by the government. According to a Government Resolution (GR) schools were expected to hold a book distribution for children from slums, activities to inculcate a liking for education among children, and essay writing, elocution competitions etc.