Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 20: In view of prevailing heat wave, the Education Department has ordered closure of all educational institutions including private schools in Summer Zone of Jammu Division from May 21 to May 28.
An order to this effect was issued by Commissioner, Secretary School Education Department Shaleen Kabra today. The order said the loss of working days will be compensated through suitable adjustment of the vacations.
Meanwhile, Education Department has rescheduled the school timing in Government and private schools up to middle standard in Kathua district in view of scorching heat.
An order to this effect was issued by CEO Kathua, Balbir Singh on the directives of District Development Commissioner Kathua, Ramesh Kumar. As per the order the schools up to middle standard will function from 8 am to 1 pm from May 23 till the start of Summer vacations. Besides, the Morning Assembly scheduled will be for 15 minutes instead of 45 minutes during this period.
The order will also apply up to 8th standard in High Schools and Higher Secondary Schools of the district.
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