Srinagar, July 13 -- Amid improving weather conditions in the Valley, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Saturday issued a fresh directive revising school timings across the Kashmir Division. The new schedule, applicable to both government and recognized private schools, will come into effect from Monday, July 14, 2025.

As per Order No. 182-DSEK of 2025, schools within the Srinagar Municipal limits will operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while those outside municipal limits of Srinagar district and in other parts of Kashmir Province will follow a 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM schedule. All classes shall be conducted in offline mode only.

The directive comes days after Education Minister Sakina Itoo clarified during an exclusive in...