School Timings in Assam's Dibrugarh Changed from September 21, Check Update

Dibrugarh: The government of Assam has announced a change in the timings of all government and private schools in the Dibrugarh city of Assam, due to heatwave conditions. Read to know the changed timings and other important details…

Assam Govt Issues Circular for Change in School Timings

An official circular has been released from the Office of the District Elementary Education Officer, notifying of a change in timings for both government and private schools in Dibrugarh, Assam . 

The circular reads, “It is for general information to all Principal/Head Master/Head Teacher of Private/State/Central schools of Dibrugarh district affiliated with AHSEC/SEBA/ICSE/ CBSE that due to ongoing heatwave in Dibrugarh district, in due consultation with The District Commissioner, Dibrugarh the following guidelines are to be observed by schools to combat the ill-effects of heatwave till further notice.”

Dibrugarh Govt and Private Schools to Start from 8 am, Check Update

The circular read, “School hours may start early and end accordingly. Classes may begin from 8.00 AM onwards; school assemblies can be held inside the class and the duration can be reduced. The students can be advised to not wear waistcoats or ties and could wear sandals if they were uncomfortable in shoes."

The government also said that ‘schools should ensure that all fans are functional and all classrooms are properly ventilated. In case of power cuts, alternate power backups must be arranged.’