Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 23: The School Education Department (SED) today announced change in school timings in all Government and recognized private schools upto the Higher Secondary level in both Jammu as well as Kashmir Divisions.
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“The class work in all Government and recognized private schools up to Higher Secondary Level in Kashmir Division shall commence from 8 AM to 1 PM in both rural and urban areas while the teaching and non-teaching staff shall attend their duties from 8 AM to 2 PM,” said an order issued today by Directorate of School Education Kashmir. The order stated that this arrangement will continue upto August 10, 2024.
A similar order was also issued today by the Directorate of School Education Jammu. However, it ordered change in school timings for the Government and recognized private schools of the Summer Zone only.
According to the orders, the decision to change timing of schools was taken after several representations poured in from parents and other stakeholders amidst intense heat wave prevailing in Jammu & Kashmir.
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