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Punjab Observes Five-Hour Bandh; Schools, Offices to Remain Open
Punjab will observe a partial bandh on Friday from 7 am to 2 pm, with commercial establishments and transport services expected to face disruptions. Essential services, educational institutions and government offices are slated to remain operational during the shutdown.
LSN India ·
A five-hour bandh is scheduled to be observed across Punjab on Friday, beginning at 7 am and concluding at 2 pm. The shutdown is expected to impact commercial activities, with markets and transport services facing significant disruptions during the specified window.
Despite the bandh call, essential services will continue uninterrupted. Schools and colleges have been exempted from the closure directive and are expected to function normally. Government and private offices will also remain open, ensuring continuity of critical administrative operations and services.
Transport services, including inter-city and local travel networks, are likely to be affected during the bandh period. Commercial establishments and retail outlets in market areas are expected to remain shut or operate on reduced capacity.
The partial nature of the bandh aims to balance the concerns that prompted the shutdown call while minimizing disruption to education and essential services that serve the general public. Authorities have urged citizens and commuters to plan their travel accordingly during the five-hour period.