Ludhiana, Jan. 16 -- Amid an intense spell of cold weather gripping Punjab, the state government has revised the timings of schools across the state till January 21. However, the revised schedule has left double-shift government schools out of its ambit, leading to growing concern among teachers, especially for young children attending early morning classes.

In several double-shift government schools, primary students continue to report in the morning hours.

Charanjeet Kaur Ahuja, principal of Government Senior Secondary Model School, Cemetery Road, said that her school operates in two shifts, with primary students attending classes from 7.30 am, while the evening shift is meant for senior secondary classes. She pointed out that pre-boa...