Srinagar, Nov. 20 -- Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said the winter vacation for students upto the 8th class is likely to begin from the first week of December. Talking to reporters, the minister said the parents repeatedly request for the winter break in view of the cold weather. "We have already conducted a meeting regarding the winter break and we have tentatively decided that for lower classes from Class 1 up to middle grade, we will probably observe the vacation from the first week of December," she said.On the textbook issue, the minister said, "We have already streamlined the matter to a large extent.""Directions have been issued to ensure there is no shortage of books or uniforms," she said.Itoo said strict instructions have be...