School timings revised in Himachal's heat-affected areas

The Himachal Pradesh government revised school timings in heat-affected areas of the state, including Hamirpur, Kangra, Una, Bilaspur, Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh area of Solan and Paonta Sahib area of Sirmaur, officials said. The order states that schools will now function from 7.30 am-1 pm, instead of 9 am- 3.30 pm schedule. The decision was taken due to the rising temperatures, order said.