Summer vacation for schools in Kashmir advanced to June 23 amid intense heatwave

Amid a persistent heatwave, the Directorate of School Education, Jammu and Kashmir, on Saturday ordered the suspension of all government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level, effective from 23 June to 1 July. "Consequent upon the approval conveyed by the competent authority, it is hereby ordered that all the Government and recognised Private Schools up to Higher Secondary level functioning in the Kashmir Division shall observe summer vacation with effect from 23-06-2025 to 07-07-2025," the official statement read.