<p><strong>Delhi school timing changed:</strong> Schools are set to reopen on Monday (Jan 15) in India’s national capital amidst dense fog and cold wave conditions. However, taking into consideration the severity of the cold weather, the Delhi government has directed schools<strong> </strong>not to conduct any classes before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm.</p>

<p>Delhi’s Education Department on Sunday also stated that all teaching and non-teaching staff must return to schools starting Monday.</p>

<p>“It is directed that all students of government, government-aided and recognised private schools shall join back classes in physical mode at their respective schools with effect from 15/01/2024 (Monday). This includes nursery, KG and primary classes as well," the order stated.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Capital Delhi reels under 'severe' air pollution</strong></p>

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<p>"However, taking precaution in view of the prevailing foggy conditions, no school (including double shift schools) will start before 9 am and have classes beyond 5 pm till further directions," it added.</p>

<p>Earlier, the winter break for Delhi schools lasted from January 1 to January 6; however, it was extended up to January 14 for classes from nursery to five.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi’s brutal winter season shows no signs of relief</strong></h2>

<p>The decision comes even as Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season on Sunday. The mercury dropped to 3.5ºC, bringing in dense fog causing visibility to fall to zero metres.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-weather-delhi-wakes-up-to-a-chilly-sunday-morning-dense-fog-engulfs-north-india-check-full-forecast-679789"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India Weather: Delhi wakes up to a chilly Sunday morning, dense fog engulfs North India; Check full forecast</strong></a></p>

<p>The winter season continues to inflict a double whammy on Delhi residents, with intense cold wave conditions on one hand, and the increasing pollution on the other. To combat air pollution, the Union Government on Sunday mandated the enforcement of anti-pollution measures classified under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect.</p>

<p>It means that a strict ban on construction and demolition activities has been implemented throughout the region.</p>

<h2><strong>When are schools opening in Gurugram and Noida?</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the winter break has been extended in neighbouring Noida, where authorities have directed to keep schools shut till January 16 (Tuesday) from class nursery to eight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In view of the dense fog and extreme cold, there will be a holiday till January 16 in the schools from class nursery to 8 the of all the boards (CBSE/ICSE/IB, UP Board and others), which run&nbsp;under the Basic Education Department in the district. The entire school staff will remain working on January 16. The said order should be strictly followed,” Gautam Buddha Nagar district’s basic education officer, Rahul Panwar, was quoted as saying by media reports.</p>

<p>According to officials, schools in Gurugram were also scheduled to reopen on Monday (Jan 15).</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Delhi school timing changed: Schools are set to reopen on Monday (Jan 15) in India’s national capital amidst dense fog and cold wave conditions. However, taking into consideration the severity of the cold weather, the Delhi government has directed schools not to conduct any classes before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm.

Delhi school timing changed: Schools are set to reopen on Monday (Jan 15) in India’s national capital amidst dense fog and cold wave conditions. However, taking into consideration the severity of the cold weather, the Delhi government has directed schools not to conduct any classes before 9:00 am and after 5:00 pm. Delhi’s Education Department on Sunday also stated that all teaching and non-teaching staff must return to schools starting Monday. “It is directed that all students of government, government-aided and recognised private schools shall join back classes in physical mode at their respective schools with effect from 15/01/2024 (Monday). This includes nursery, KG and primary classes as well," the order stated. Watch: India: Capital Delhi reels under 'severe' air pollution × "However, taking precaution in view of the prevailing foggy conditions, no school (including double shift schools) will start before 9 am and have classes beyond 5 pm till further directions," it added. Earlier, the winter break for Delhi schools lasted from January 1 to January 6; however, it was extended up to January 14 for classes from nursery to five. Delhi’s brutal winter season shows no signs of relief The decision comes even as Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the season on Sunday. The mercury dropped to 3.5ºC, bringing in dense fog causing visibility to fall to zero metres. Also read: India Weather: Delhi wakes up to a chilly Sunday morning, dense fog engulfs North India; Check full forecast The winter season continues to inflict a double whammy on Delhi residents, with intense cold wave conditions on one hand, and the increasing pollution on the other. To combat air pollution, the Union Government on Sunday mandated the enforcement of anti-pollution measures classified under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. It means that a strict ban on construction and demolition activities has been implemented throughout the region. When are schools opening in Gurugram and Noida? Meanwhile, the winter break has been extended in neighbouring Noida, where authorities have directed to keep schools shut till January 16 (Tuesday) from class nursery to eight. “In view of the dense fog and extreme cold, there will be a holiday till January 16 in the schools from class nursery to 8 the of all the boards (CBSE/ICSE/IB, UP Board and others), which run under the Basic Education Department in the district. The entire school staff will remain working on January 16. The said order should be strictly followed,” Gautam Buddha Nagar district’s basic education officer, Rahul Panwar, was quoted as saying by media reports. According to officials, schools in Gurugram were also scheduled to reopen on Monday (Jan 15). (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi schools’ timing changed: Classes to resume on Monday; winter break extended in Noida

<p>The schools in Delhi are set to remain closed for an early winter break from November 9 to 18 as the capital remains blanketed with the toxic smog since the last six days.<br />
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The announcement was made by the city’s Directorate of Education on Wednesday, as it noted that "no respite from adverse weather conditions" has been predicted over the next few days.<br />
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The government took the decision to bring ahead the winter vacation, which is normally given to students in the months of December and January, to protect the health of children.</p>

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<p>The schools have been asked to adjust the November 9 to 18 holiday against the traditional break in December-January.<br />
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The implementation of the odd-even rule has also been halted by the Delhi government.</p>

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<p>The scheme was aimed at controlling air pollution caused by vehicular traffic by restricting the movement of cars on the basis of their registration numbers.<br />
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The rule was halted after the Supreme Court questioned the scheme’s efficacy and called it “mere optics”.<br />
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"The decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," stated Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi restarts smog tower in Connaught Place</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, the Delhi government stated that a smog tower has been restarted in the central shopping district of Connaught Place.<br />
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This step was also taken by the Supreme Court’s intervention.<br />
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"I want to thank Supreme Court for giving instruction to restart the smog tower, which was shut by the DPCC (Delhi Pollution Control Committee) Chairman," the minister stated.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Delhi AQI: Stubble burning on the rise | AQI stands over 400</strong></p>

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<p>The decisions were taken at a meeting which was chaired by minister Rai and saw the participation of education minister Atishi, transport minister Kailash Gahlot and senior Delhi government officials.<br />
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The minister also took a swipe at the governments of neighbouring states and central government for "sitting silently" amid the crisis.<br />
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Punjab and other neighbouring states are being seen as responsible for the worsening air quality crisis in the capital though now Punjab also has an Aam Aadmi Party government. The state on Tuesday (Oct 7) reported more than 1,500 stubble-burning incidents.<br />
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The minister on Monday (Oct 6) had asked all the Delhi schools to suspend physical classes, apart from those in Class 10 and 12, till Friday (Nov 10) amid increasing air pollution levels.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The schools in Delhi are set to remain closed for an early winter break from November 9 to 18 as the capital remains blanketed with the toxic smog since the last six days.

The schools in Delhi are set to remain closed for an early winter break from November 9 to 18 as the capital remains blanketed with the toxic smog since the last six days. The announcement was made by the city’s Directorate of Education on Wednesday, as it noted that "no respite from adverse weather conditions" has been predicted over the next few days. The government took the decision to bring ahead the winter vacation, which is normally given to students in the months of December and January, to protect the health of children. #WATCH | Delhi: The 'Smog Tower' in Connaught Place has now been made operational as a measure to curb air pollution The Supreme Court yesterday directed the government to repair the smog tower, as the air quality in Delhi continues to remain in the 'severe' category. pic.twitter.com/z4DmWzE0Z3 — ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2023 × The schools have been asked to adjust the November 9 to 18 holiday against the traditional break in December-January. The implementation of the odd-even rule has also been halted by the Delhi government. ALSO READ | Delhi poor AQI: What is GRAP and its stages? Indian capital's pollution control plan The scheme was aimed at controlling air pollution caused by vehicular traffic by restricting the movement of cars on the basis of their registration numbers. The rule was halted after the Supreme Court questioned the scheme’s efficacy and called it “mere optics”. "The decision to implement the odd-even scheme will be made only after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order," stated Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai. Delhi restarts smog tower in Connaught Place Meanwhile, the Delhi government stated that a smog tower has been restarted in the central shopping district of Connaught Place. This step was also taken by the Supreme Court’s intervention. "I want to thank Supreme Court for giving instruction to restart the smog tower, which was shut by the DPCC (Delhi Pollution Control Committee) Chairman," the minister stated. WATCH | Delhi AQI: Stubble burning on the rise | AQI stands over 400 The decisions were taken at a meeting which was chaired by minister Rai and saw the participation of education minister Atishi, transport minister Kailash Gahlot and senior Delhi government officials. The minister also took a swipe at the governments of neighbouring states and central government for "sitting silently" amid the crisis. Punjab and other neighbouring states are being seen as responsible for the worsening air quality crisis in the capital though now Punjab also has an Aam Aadmi Party government. The state on Tuesday (Oct 7) reported more than 1,500 stubble-burning incidents. The minister on Monday (Oct 6) had asked all the Delhi schools to suspend physical classes, apart from those in Class 10 and 12, till Friday (Nov 10) amid increasing air pollution levels. (With inputs from agencies)

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