GB Nagar admin directs schools to open on Saturday
Hindustan TimesThe Gautam Budh Nagar district inspector of schools on Wednesday directed all schools to function normally on the upcoming Saturday, April 27, the day following the polling day, clearing confusion among parents. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The district administration declared April 26 as a public holiday in view of the polls, with schools ordered to shut, creating confusion among parents about whether the following day would also be a holiday as it was a weekend. {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} Dharmveer Singh, DIOS, said: “The education department received several queries from parents, as well as schools, asking whether Saturday is also a public holiday. Aditi Basu Roy, district president of All India Principals’ Association and principal of an international School in Greater Noida, said, “After the DIOS’s order, all schools have circulated the circular among students on Wednesday so that there is no confusion.” Renu Singh, principal of another international school, said that although the school usually shuts on the fourth Saturday, it will follow the directive.