Srinagar: Directorate of School Education Kashmir, changes school timings in view of ongoing heatwave.
In an order DSEK wrote, “Several representations are pouring in from parents and other stakeholders regarding change in school timings for students due to the ongoing heatwave.”
“According to the weather forecast, the same conditions are expected to continue in the coming days as well”, order reads.
“In view of the above and considering the requests from parents and various stakeholders, as well as the weather forecast, classwork in all Government and Recognized Private Schools up to the Higher Secondary level in the Kashmir Division shall commence from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm in both rural and urban areas”, order further reads.
“It is further clarified that Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff shall attend their duties from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. This arrangement will continue up to 10th August 2024”, DSEK said.
