Heatwave: Divisional admin orders suspension of class work upto primary level in Kashmir schools on July-29, 30

Srinagar, Jul 28: Amid persistent heatwave, the divisional administration of Kashmir Sunday ordered suspension of class work for students upto primary level in both government and private schools on July-29 and 30.

In an official order issued by the divisional commissioner Kashmir, V K Bidhuri however said that the teaching staff in those schools shall continue to attend their duties.

According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), Bidhuri in an order said, “In view of the persistent heat wave prevailing in the valey, classwork for students up to the primary level in both government and recognized private schools shall remain suspended on 29th and 30th July 2024.”

“However, all teaching and non- teaching staff shall continue to attend their duties as usual,” it reads.