New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- As the cold wave and dense fog conditions fail to abate in Uttar Pradesh, the Lucknow district administration has extended school holidays up to Class 8 till January 8 in the district. Meanwhile, classes for Classes 9 to 12 shall be conducted from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

"In view of cold wave/dense fog conditions in Lucknow district and keeping in mind the forecast issued by the Meteorological Department, all government, aided and recognised schools of all boards - including council/primary and upper primary schools, aided schools, Kasturba Gandhi Residential Girls' Schools, and government/non-government aided institutions - conducting classes from pre-primary to Class 8 shall remain closed till 08.01.2026," the Lucknow...