SRINAGAR, July 12 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Education Department is set to implement revised school timings across the Kashmir division beginning Monday, offering much-needed relief to students and parents.

According to the updated schedule, schools located within the Srinagar Municipal limits will now operate from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, while schools outside these limits-including those in other districts-will function from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

The decision follows growing concerns over early morning school hours, especially for younger students. "The current schedule is too harsh for small children. We've decided to adjust the timing from Monday," the education minister said in a statement to a local newspaper. She also cited improved weat...