Noida, Greater Noida Schools Closed: With the bone-chilling cold weather in the NCR, the schools in Noida and Greater Noida have suspended classes for students from Nursery to Class 8 until tomorrow, January 16, 2024. The timings of classes have also been changed and have been stated in the official order which mentions that classes will be conducted from classes 9 to 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. Classes will be conducted until January 20, 2024, in the given schedule.
Rahul Panwar, the Basic Education Officer, announced that in compliance with the directives from the District Magistrate, Maneesh Kumar Verma of Gautam Buddha Nagar, all schools, catering to students from nursery to class 8, will remain closed until January 16, 2024. The decision is attributed to the dense fog and severe cold weather. Additionally, the order mandates that the entire school staff must be present on January 16, 2024, emphasizing strict adherence to the issued directive.
In a separate communication, Dharmveer Singh, the District Inspector of Schools, outlined the schedule for students in classes 9 to 12. Classes will be conducted from 10 am to 3 pm, accommodating the challenging weather conditions. This adjusted timetable will be in effect until January 20, 2024.
Delhi Schools Reopen Today
Today marks the reopening of schools in Delhi after the winter vacation period. The closure was necessitated by the drop in temperature and the persistent challenges posed by dense fog and low visibility in the national capital over the past few days. However, classes are set to resume, and they will be conducted from 9 am to 5 pm.
Chandigarh School Vacation Extended Till January 20
In light of the intense cold weather conditions, both government-aided and unaided schools in Chandigarh will remain closed until January 20, 2024. The extension of winter holidays has been implemented to ensure the safety and well-being of students. According to the official notification, the schools in Chandigarh are scheduled to reopen on January 22, 2024.