Punjab Govt Extends Winter Break In Schools Till January 7
Hindustan Times Punjab|January 01, 2025
The Punjab government has extended the winter break in schools across the state until January 7, 2025, due to the prevailing cold weather conditions.
HT Correspondent

CHANDIGARH: All schools will now open on January 8.

This decision applies to all government-aided, recognised, and private schools. The schools in the state were scheduled to reopen on January 1.

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