Srinagar, March 26 (Scoop News) – Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Dr. Asgar Hassan Samoon has ordered that the working hours of all Government Offices and Institutions in Kashmir Valley, except educational institutions located within Srinagar Municipal Corporation limits, shall be from 10 AM to 4 PM with effect from 1st April 2012.
An order to this effect was issued today by Div Com vide his vide his order No; 501 DIVK of 2012 dated 26.03.2012. The changed timing shall remain operative upto 31st October 2012.
All Deputy Commissioners, Head of Departments, Offices and Institutions have been ordered to strictly adhere to the revised office timings.
Meanwhile JKPDD organizing Earth Hour event in the State
On 31st March 2012. All the Head of Departments and Deputy Commissioners Has asked to organize programmes, events and symposium to create awareness about the event, in collaboration with Schools, Colleges, Media and Panchayats so that the event is a success.
WWF is running a Global campaign called “Earth Hour” to inspire Government, business communities and individuals to take stand against climate change and celebrate the commitment to the planet by switching–off lights from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on 31st March 2012.