Srinagar, Nov. 20 -- Minister for Education Sakina Itoo on Wednesday said that the winter break for students upto the middle classes is likely to begin from the first week of December amid cold temperatures.

Speaking to reporters, the minister as per the news agency KNO, said that the parents repeatedly request for the announcement of the schedule for winter break. "The winter season becomes difficult for younger children."

Itoo further said that "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, will probably observe the vacation from the first week of December."

About the textbook issue, the minister said, "We have already streamlined...