Chandigarh administration revises school timings amid cold spell, suspends physical classes upto class 8
PTC News Desk: In the wake of prevailing cold spell and dense fog, the Chandigarh Administration announced changes in school timings for government, government-aided, and recognised private schools in the Union Territory. As per the notification issued, the physical classes up to class 8 have been suspended and classes will be conducted in virtual mode.
As per the order issued, classes in physical mode were suspended for classes up to eighth standard, however, online classes would be held from 9 am onwards.
For students in Classes 9 to 12, physical classes will start only after 9:30 am and conclude by 3:30 pm Timings for staff can be adjusted accordingly.
Further, the order issued mentioned that schools conducting pre-board classes were permitted to open by 9 am and the timings for the staff could be regulated accordingly.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) recorded Chandigarh's minimum temperature on Saturday at 9 degrees Celsius.
The schools have been asked to follow the orders till January 11.
- PTC NEWS
