Overview
- The District Education Officer signed the order on January 12 extending winter vacations and revised timings for all government, government-aided and recognised private schools.
- The extension follows earlier directives on January 3 and January 9 and keeps in force the schedule and instructions issued on January 3.
- The India Meteorological Department forecasts dense to very dense morning fog in parts of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab through January 15, with dense fog in isolated pockets likely until January 20, alongside very low minimum temperatures.
- All heads of government and government-aided schools have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the extended holiday order.
- Some reports suggest classes may resume on January 19, but the official order specifies closures through January 17.