Tribune News Service
Amritsar, December 7
In line with the ‘Bharat Bandh’ call given by various kisan unions, schools and banks in the city will stay closed on December 8.
Releasing a statement in solidarity with farmers, the Recognised and Affiliated Schools’ Association (RASA), Amritsar, announced that institutes will remain shut and online classes will not be held on December 8.
The Chief Khalsa Diwan has also announced that all its institutions will remain closed in support of farmers.
Colleges will remain closed, though online classes will be conducted as usual. “Several exams for technical and other courses scheduled on December 8 have been postponed. We have kept safety of students in mind. Thus, we decided to close for the day,” said DS Rattaul, deputy, Khalsa College.
The Bank Employees Federation of India issued a statement declaring support for farmers’ agitation and as a result, banking services will remain closed today.
Meanwhile, Guru Nanak Dev University will remain functional, though it has postponed exams scheduled for the day for affiliated colleges. Guru Nanak Dev University Non-Teaching Employees Association declared to lend their support to the bandh.
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