Chandigarh administration have made the winter break in schools longer.

Latest News on Extension of Winter Vacation Holidays for Punjab Schools: In light of the chilly weather, students in Punjab have been anticipating an extension of their winter break. Initially, the Punjab Government prolonged the winter vacation only for students up to the 5th grade.

Punjab’s Education Minister, Harjot Singh Bains, shared on X,”According to the guidelines of Honorable Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Singh Maan ji, all the primary schools of the state up to the 5th class (Government/Aided/Recognized and Private) will remain closed from 15th January to 21st January 2024 due to the severe cold in the state and in view of the health and safety of the students. 

He had also said, “All Middle, High, and Senior Secondary Schools (Government/Aided/Recognised and Private) of the state will have regular sessions from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm from tomorrow i.e. January 15 onwards. Similarly, all double-shift schools will have timings from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM while no double-shift school shall open after 4:00 p.m. These orders will remain in force with immediate effect till 21 January 2024.” 

Meanwhile, the Chandigarh administration has prolonged the school break for certain students.

The Meteorological Department forecasts dry weather in Haryana and Punjab, with dense to very dense fog expected in most areas of Punjab and some places in Haryana.