Summer Vacation

Kashmir schools shut for 15 days as record heatwave grips the valley

Kashmir schools will remain closed from June 23 to July 7 due to an intense heatwave. Srinagar recorded its hottest June day in 20 years at 35.5°C

Monsoon special 2025: 7 places to visit this rainy season in India

Monsoon is approaching. Here's a curated list of 7 best places to travel in India that are not just stunning but also relatively easy to travel between this June and September 2025

Summer vacations 2025: Check complete state-wise school reopening dates

Summer vacations 2025: Schools across India remain shut for summer vacations amid soaring temperatures, and parents are now eagerly searching for the 2025 school reopening dates

Summer vacations 2025: Most exciting places in India to travel with kids

Top 7 kid-friendly places in India for Summer Vacation 2025-fun, nature, and learning rolled into unforgettable family trips

Indians likely to hit pause on US travel plans amid visa worries

Tourists hesitant to visit America due to frequent policy changes there

Schengen, US, Egypt or UAE: Top summer 2025 travel picks for Indians

Atlys has reported a 68% rise in visa applications compared to the same period last year, pointing to a busy travel season ahead

Escape the scorching heat: Top 5 Indian destinations to explore this April

In parts of India, April is frequently seen as a magnificent season. Before the heat of May sets in, now is the ideal time to explore places to visit. April is a great time of year for adventure

Uber sees rise in Indian travellers using app abroad, sets summer record

Uber data shows that Indian travellers (using the app) visited nearly 1,000 cities across 68 countries in 2023, with the top countries being the US, the UK, and Canada

Delhi records minimum temp of 32.4 deg C, heatwave conditions to persist

The national capital on Saturday recorded a minimum temperature of 32.4 degree Celsius, four notches above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department. The weather department has predicted mainly clear sky and heat wave conditions with strong surface winds during the day. The humidity was 38 per cent at 8.30 am. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 44 degrees Celsius, it stated. The Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital was recorded in the "moderate" category with a reading of 185 at 9 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe".

Southeast Asia tops as short vacation choice for Indian: Check top Places

Dubai has launched a five-year multiple-entry visa to increase ease of travel between India and the Gulf region

European travellers pick Lonavala, New Delhi, Chennai for summer getaways

Agoda reports a 52% rise in accommodation searches by Europeans for travel to Asia, with India seeing a notable 26% increase

Country's consumer firms gear up to capitalise on a sizzling summer

Cooling systems providers are one of the main beneficiaries of summer, with the season contributing up to 60% of their annual revenue

Summer 2024 fashion guide: 10 trending colour combos for your wardrobe

Summer style is synonymous with embracing bold tones, trendy patterns, and lightweight fabrics. Summer garments are much different from what we wear during different seasons

Skip Manali, pick these hill stations for your annual summer break

To get away from the maddening crowds in popular holiday destinations, head to lesser known hill stations in Tamil Nadu, Arunachal, Sikkim

Heat wave: Chhattisgarh extends school summer vacation till June 26

The Chhattisgarh government on Wednesday decided to extend the summer vacation of schools till June 26 in view of the scorching heat, an official said. Schools were scheduled to reopen on June 16. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has directed officials concerned to extend the summer vacation to ensure the safety of children in view of high temperatures and the heat wave, the official said. The school education department will issue a directive in this regard, he added. The Met department in Raipur on Tuesday predicted the occurrence of a heat wave at isolated pockets in central Chhattisgarh for the next four days. It had also forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty wind at 30-40 kmph at isolated places in the state over the next four days.

Summer vacation in Uttar Pradesh extended till June 26 due to heatwave

The School Management Committee will be authorised to take decisions regarding summer vacation in recognised schools run under the council

Summer vacation in Bengal schools preponed by 3 weeks due to intense heat

The summer vacation in West Bengal government-run and aided schools will begin from May 2 instead of the earlier schedule of May 24 in the wake of sweltering heat across the state, a senior official said on Wednesday. An official notification in this regard is, however, yet to be issued. "Due to the intense heat, a decision has been taken to reschedule the summer vacations. It will now start from May 2. The decision was taken on the insistence of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee," the official told PTI. Later, when Education Minister Bratya Basu was asked by reporters about the development, he replied in the affirmative. According to the India Meteorological Department, heat wave conditions will persist in West Bengal during the weekend. The districts of Bankura, Purulia, Paschim Medinipur, Paschim Bardhaman and Birbhum will experience hot and dry weather and the temperature may increase by 2-4 degrees, the Met Department said.

Give midday meal to guardians: Bengal to schools as summer vacation extends

With the West Bengal government extending the summer vacation, the School Education Department asked the authorities to distribute midday meal supplies among guardians within the period of June 20-26

Cool summer spots and travel deals for last-minute holiday planners

One thing about booking at the eleventh hour is the thrill of not knowing where you're going till the very last minute; also, you can get a good deal both at the hotel and the airline

Punjab declares summer vacation in all schools from May 14 amid heatwave

The Punjab government has declared summer vacation in all schools from May 14 in view of the severe heatwave scorching the state.