Srinagar, July 8 -- According to an education department order, the timings for schools falling within the municipal limits of Srinagar will be from 7:30 am to 11:30 am and the timings for those outside the Srinagar municipal limits will be 8 am to 12 noon.

Prior to the summer break, the schools started around 9 am.

The revised timings evoked a sharp reaction from many quarters, including parents. Opposition leaders also questioned the practicality of the move.

"(I have) received many calls (over the change in school timings). I want to say that these (revised school timings) are not final. If we feel that there is a need to make changes in the timings, then we can do it," Itoo told reporters in south Kashmir's Kulgam district.

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