Chandigarh, June 10 -- Government college teachers have renewed their demand for a five-day working week, with the Chandigarh Government Colleges Teachers' Association (CGCTA) writing to the Chandigarh administration, seeking the shift starting in the 2026-27 academic session.

Following the demand, the directorate of higher education (DHE) has sought responses from principals of eight government colleges, and most have submitted their views-with signatures of students, teaching, and non-teaching staff-broadly supporting the proposal.

However, responses from a few colleges are still awaited, after which officials have indicated the formal process will begin. DHE director Palika Arora said no decision has been made yet.

The demand for a ...