Guwahati: In the wake of rising temperatures, the Deputy Commissioner of Kamrup Metro has issued an order and rescheduled the timing of classes of all educational institutions from 7.30 am with immediate effect, an official statement from the District Elementary Education officer said on Saturday.
As per the notification, the timings have been changed in the interest of public wellbeing due to continuous rise of mercury levels and prevailing scorching heat.
The timings have been changed for all schools, both private and government, and will be in effect from June 5 onwards till further order.
According to the official notice, “The school timing for LP Schools is from 7:30 am till 12 noon. For ME schools, the classes are scheduled to start from 7:30 am till 12:30 pm and the classes for the HS schools will start from 7:30 am and continue till 1:00 pm…”
Dear Reader,
Every day, our team at EastMojo travels through rain, rough roads, and remote hills to bring you stories that matter – stories from your town, your people, your Northeast.
We do this because we believe in truthful, independent journalism. No big corporate backing, no government pressure – just honest reporting by local journalists who live and breathe the same air you do.
But to keep doing this work, we need you. Your small contribution helps us pay our reporters fairly, reach places others ignore, and keep asking the tough questions.
If you believe the Northeast deserves its own fearless voice, stand with us.
Support independent journalism. Be a Member.
Thank you,
Karma Paljor
Editor-in-Chief, eastmojo.com
The notice further instructed the school authorities to conduct the morning assembly inside the classroom or shaded areas.
Also Read | Assam’s Jaramkhuria to be converted into zero-waste village