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Schools Across Kashmir Valley Closed Till March 7 After Khamenei Killing Protests

March 3, 2026 Editor

Schools Across Kashmir Valley to Remain Closed Till March 7 By: Javid Amin | 03 March 2026 All schools, colleges, and universities across the Kashmir Valley will remain closed until March 7, 2026, authorities confirmed on Tuesday, extending the earlier two-day shutdown imposed amid protests triggered by the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The decision applies to the entire Kashmir Division and has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing security situation. Education Minister Confirms Extension Jammu and Kashmir’s Education Minister Sakina Itoo…

DSEK Mandates Remedial Classes During Summer Break for Schools With Poor Results

June 26, 2025 Editor

DSEK Orders Mandatory Remedial Coaching During Summer Vacation Srinagar | 25 June 2025 In a significant step aimed at improving academic performance, the Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has ordered the continuation of remedial classes during the summer break. The directive applies specifically to schools that recorded poor pass percentages in the recently announced JKBOSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. This move is seen as an academic intervention to help bridge learning gaps, enhance subject understanding, and better prepare students for upcoming biannual exams. Early Morning Sessions…

Winter Vacation in Kashmir: DSEK Submits Proposal Due to Severe Weather

December 4, 2024 Editor

DSEK Proposes Phased Winter Vacation for Kashmir Schools Srinagar, December 3, 2024 – The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has submitted a proposal to the government, suggesting a phased winter vacation for schools in Kashmir starting from December 9, 2024. This decision comes in response to the severe weather conditions, including a cold wave and dense fog, which have made it difficult for students to travel to and from school safely. Phased Vacation Schedule According to the proposal, the winter vacation for classes up to 2nd primary will begin…

Anticipating Winter’s Chill, Kashmir Schools Announce Winter Break

November 25, 2023 Editor

Vacations to begin from Nov 28 for classes up to 8th standard The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) has announced winter vacation for all schools in Kashmir division. As per an order, the vacations will begin from Nov 28th for classes up to 8th standard, while as the classes 9th-12th standard will observe vacations from Dec 11. Classes up to 12th standard will observe vacation from Nov 28 to 29th February while classes 9th to 12th standard will observe vacations from Dec 11 to 29th Feb. “The teaching staff…