Taking in account heat wave across the region, Punjab Government on Friday ordered to change the timings of all Government, private, recognised, and Government-aided schools of the State from Saturday.
The orders, issued by State Education Minister Aruna Chaudhary, said all primary schools would function from 7:30 am to 12 noon, while the middle, high and senior secondary schools would work between 7:30 am and 12:30 pm.
The Minister directed the Department to intimate the changed timings to all the Circle Education Officers (CEOs), District Education Officers (DEOs), Block Primary Education Officers (BPEOs) and school heads.
Meanwhile, the Education Department has also issued notification concerning summer vacations from June 1 to 30, 2017.