Digboi, Aug. 11 -- Schools in Assam's Tinsukia district will close at 1:45 pm from August 12 due to the ongoing heatwave conditions.

The Regional Assam State School Education Board has revised the timings for all High, Higher Secondary and Senior Secondary schools in the district. The revised school hours will be from 8 am to 1:45 pm and will remain in effect until further orders or until conditions return to normal.

The order was issued by the Inspector of Schools, Regional Assam State School Education Board, Tinsukia District Circle, with the approval of the District Commissioner, Tinsukia.

The revised schedule applies to government, provincial, venture and private schools across the district.

Schools have also been directed to take...