Srinagar, Mar 01: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Sunday ordered the closure of all educational institutions for two days as a precautionary measure following protests in the Kashmir Valley over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Education Minister Sakeena Itoo announced the decision, saying it was taken to ensure the safety and security of students across the Union Territory.
“We have decided to keep schools, colleges and universities closed for two days as a precautionary measure,” she said, adding that a decision on reopening will be taken after assessing ground realities.
The closure is particularly significant as schools up to Class 8 were scheduled to reopen on Monday after a winter break of over two-and-a-half months. Classes from 9th to 12th standard resumed on February 23, while colleges in the Valley reopened on February 16.
In line with the government’s decision, the University of Kashmir postponed all examinations scheduled for March 2 and suspended teaching and academic activities across its campuses for the day. Fresh dates will be notified separately.
The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) suspended physical classes on March 2 and 3, though online classes will continue during this period.
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) also postponed all examinations scheduled for March 2 and suspended classes for the day. A revised examination schedule will be announced separately.
