Telangana Urdu Medium Schools Go Half-Day for Ramadan: New Timings Announced

• Telangana government implements half-day schools for Urdu medium students and teachers observing Ramadan.
• New timings: 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, effective February 19 to March 20.
• Applies to all government and aided Urdu medium schools, sections, and DIET colleges.
• Teaching hours compensated by additional working days for upper primary/high schools and extended hours for primary schools.
• Decision follows crescent moon sighting in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of Ramadan.