Haryana extends winter break in schools till January 21

Classes to resume as scheduled for students of 10th, 12th taking board exams; many parts of Haryana received light rain with the minimum temperatures hovering close to normal limits, the meteorological department said.

The Haryana government on Friday extended the winter break in schools till January 21.

The Haryana government on Friday extended the winter break in schools till January 21. (HT File)

In an official order, the directorate school education said that in view of the intense cold conditions, all government and private schools in the state shall remain closed till January 21. “Schools shall reopen on January 23 (Monday),” it said.

However, in view of the board exams for Classes 10 and 12, classes will resume as scheduled earlier.

Many parts of Haryana received light rain with the minimum temperatures hovering close to normal limits, the meteorological department said. Hisar recorded a low of 6.2 degrees Celsius, Sirsa 7.5 degrees, state capital Chandigarh 9.2, Narnaul 9.5, Karnal 10.6, Rohtak 11.2 and Ambala 11.3 degrees Celsius.