DSEK Proposes Phased Winter Vacation for Kashmir Schools Srinagar, December 3, 2024 – The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has submitted a proposal to the government, suggesting a phased winter vacation for schools in Kashmir starting from December 9, 2024. This decision comes in response to the severe weather conditions, including a cold wave and dense fog, which have made it difficult for students to travel to and from school safely. Phased Vacation Schedule According to the proposal, the winter vacation for classes up to 2nd primary will begin…
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Winter’s Wrath Unleashed: Kashmir Welcomes Chilla-i-Kalan with Frigid Temperatures
Chilla-i-Kalan: Navigating the 40-Day Odyssey of Kashmir’s Winter Majesty As the chill of winter tightens its grip, Kashmir, a realm of unparalleled beauty, readies itself for a spectacle unlike any other — Chilla-i-Kalan. Commencing on December 21st, this 40-day stretch marks the pinnacle of winter’s harshness, casting the valley into a mesmerizing panorama of glistening frost and cutting winds. Winter’s onset appears unusually prompt this year. Even before Chilla-i-Kalan officially commences, Srinagar experienced a bone-chilling -4.4°C, a frigid prelude to the impending season. Pahalgam and Gulmarg, donned in icy robes…
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