Bhubaneswar, March 20 -- Amid rising temperatures, the Odisha government has revised school timings for Classes I to XII, announcing that from now on, schools will function from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM to ensure students' safety and comfort during the summer months, with provisions for drinking water and ORS to help them cope with the heat.

Speaking to ANI, Odisha Minister Nityananda Gond said, "Due to the increasing temperature, our Chief Minister has instructed that schools will function from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM. We will ensure that students do not face any difficulty due to the rising temperature. Water and ORS will be provided to the students in the school..."

He further explained that the decision was made to help students avoid extrem...