Summer vacations of government schools in Chandigarh have been preponed by a week. As per orders issued by UT education secretary Purva Garg, a total 39 days of summer vacation will be given for government schools starting from 23 May to June 30.
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NIA files chargesheet against activist Khurram Parvez, decorated cop Arvind Negi
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NIA arrests Chhota Shakeel’s 2 aides for handling activities, financial transactions of Dawood’s crime syndicate
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