Srinagar, July 9 -- Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, Sakina Itoo acknowledged the inconvenience caused but defended the initial decision, citing extreme heat as the primary reason.

"We are grateful as we had all been praying for rain for a long time. The heatwave had reached a level that, I believe, Kashmir has rarely experienced before. Thankfully the weather has changed significantly," she said, as per news agency KNO.

She added the early morning schedule was implemented purely to protect students from heat-related discomfort while ensuring their academic calendar remains unaffected. "Our intention was to ensure that their education does not suffer. Since the academic session has already been changed, we wanted to minimise further ...