Banihal, Oct 11: The recent change in school timings announced by the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) for winter zone schools has triggered anger and concern among teachers, students, and parents across the mountainous districts of the Chenab Valley.

As per the new schedule, schools in winter zone areas of Jammu province — including the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal region — will now function from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Many parents told Greater Kashmir that the revised timing is impractical, especially amid the ongoing cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and lack of early morning transport facilities.

Parents from several hilly areas of Ramban district said that fresh snowfall on the higher reaches has made mornings extremely cold, making it difficult for children — espe

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