Dynamite News Lucknow schools to reduce closing time for students due to rising temperature
Lucknow District Magistrate gave directions to all government and private schools to reduce their closing timings.
Lucknow: In view of rising temperature in the city, Lucknow District Magistrate on Sunday gave directions to all government and private schools to reduce their closing timings.
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As per the order of District Magistrate, from April 30 onwards, classes till Standard 10 will be conducted from 7:30 am to 12 pm while Classes of 11 and 12 will be conducted till 1 pm.
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