Hyderabad, Feb. 17 -- The schools in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana are going to shift to a half-day schedule as part of the arrangement.

Under the new schedule, schools will function from 8 am to 12:30 pm from March 16. Students in government and local body institutions will receive mid-day meals at 12:30 pm.

Hyderabad schools designated as SSC exam centres to follow separate timings

Schools designated as centres for SSC Public Examinations will follow separate timings during the exam period.

These institutions will conduct classes from 1 pm to 5 pm, as the examinations will be held in the morning session.

In government schools that host Class X examination centres, mid-day meals will be served first, followed by classes...