News Topic:Schools
J&K
Severe heatwave threatens J-K’s aquatic life, prompts protests over water scarcity
Jammu and Kashmir is bracing for a severe heatwave over the next four days, with temperatures hitting record highs and impacting both daily life and ecosystems.
Education
DSEK orders change in school timings amid heatwave
The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Tuesday announced a revised school timing schedule to mitigate the effects of the ongoing heatwave in the Valley.
Education
Heatwave prompts calls to adjust Kashmir school hours
With the persistent heatwave in Kashmir, teachers and parents urged the School Education Department to either adjust school timings or announce an additional summer break.
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Education
J-K schools to reopen on July 18 after summer break
The School Education Department on Tuesday clarified that there will be no extension in summer vacation and subsequently ordered students to resume classes from July 18.
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Education
DSEK recalls teachers from administrative roles
The DSEK has cancelled the attachment of all the teachers who have been deputed to offices for administrative work in other departments.
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Education
Summer break declared for schools in Kashmir
The School Education Department on Sunday announced a 10-day summer break for all schools falling in Kashmir division from July 8.
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Education
J-K schools ordered to begin morning assemblies with national anthem
The School Education Department has said that the morning assemblies in the educational institutes shall begin with the national anthem as per the standard protocol.
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Education
DSEJ orders summer vacation from June 1
The Directorate of School Education Jammu ordered summer vacation for all government and private schools from June 1 to July 16 in summer zone areas.
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