Winter break extended till Jan 7 in schools

In view of cold wave conditions, the Punjab Government has extended the winter break till January 7 in government-aided, recognised and private schools across the state. Announcing the decision on its official X account, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Bains shared that considering the cold wave conditions, the winter break is being extended till January 7 on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.

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All schools will open on January 8.

The decision comes as the region experiences severe cold weather conditions, with dense fog and low temperatures disrupting daily life. An orange alert has been issued in the state due to the cold wave and reduced visibility caused by fog. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a further drop in the temperature from the New Year. While the sky will remain clear, strong winds will blow at a speed of 25 to 35 km per hour. The maximum temperature is likely to settle at 6 to 7 degrees below normal, while the minimum may remain around 8 degrees.