Noida school timings revised for Classes 1 to 8; check state-wise summer vacation list

The Gautam Buddha Nagar district administration has revised school timings for students of Classes 1 to 8 in Noida and Greater Noida due to the ongoing heatwave conditions. Under the revised arrangement, schools have been instructed to conduct classes only from 7 am to 12 noon until further orders from the district administration.

According to the report, officials have taken this decision as high temperatures continue to increase the risk of heat-related illnesses among children.

DSE Kashmir announces summer vacation

The Directorate of School Education (DSE) Kashmir has declared a two-week summer vacation for all government and recognised private schools up to the higher secondary classes across Kashmir from July 6 to 19. The regular classes will resume from July 20 onwards.

This decision was taken as temperatures across the valley have been rising over the past few days.

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Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo urged students, teachers and school staff to remain safe during the vacation. She also advised students to stay hydrated, follow precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses and make productive use of the break through reading, rest and spending time with family.

Maharashtra schools closed due to heavy rain

Meanwhile, heavy monsoon conditions in Maharashtra have led authorities in Palghar and Raigad districts to declare a public holiday for all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools on July 2.

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As per the report, the district administrations have taken this decision to ensure students’ safety amid adverse weather conditions. However, headmasters, teachers and non-teaching staff have been directed to remain available for disaster management duties and other instructions issued by local authorities.

Due to the weather conditions, the University of Mumbai cancelled all examinations scheduled for July 2 for colleges located in Palghar district and areas under the jurisdiction of the Panvel Municipal Corporation. Revised dates will be announced soon on the official website.