Kashmir Heatwave Sparks Demand to Extend Summer Vacation as Parents Raise Student Safety Concerns By: News Desk | 17 July 2026 Schools Set to Reopen on July 20, but Rising Temperatures Fuel Fresh Demand for Holiday Extension With Kashmir witnessing one of its hottest summers in recent memory, parents and students across the Valley are appealing to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to extend the ongoing summer vacation beyond July 19, citing concerns over children’s health and safety amid an intensifying heatwave. Government and private schools are currently scheduled to…
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Winter Vacations in Kashmir 2025: Early December Break Announced for Primary Schools | Full Details, Academic Plan & Weather Insights
Winter Vacations for Schools in Kashmir to Start in Early December 2025: A Detailed Analysis of the Announcement by Education Minister Sakina Itoo By: Javid Amin | 19 November 2025 Winter in Kashmir is not just a season — it is an experience that shapes the daily rhythm of life. As temperatures drop sharply across the Valley, the annual conversation around winter school vacations becomes not only expected but essential. In 2025, the Education Department of Jammu & Kashmir has taken a proactive step by announcing the winter break for…
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The authorities in Kashmir have delayed the reopening of the schools after the winter break twice since March 1, saying it was because of the bad weather, but students and parents are apprehensive. They feel that the ongoing tension in the Valley might disrupt the academic calendar. The schools and colleges in the Valley were shut for a three-month-long winter break and were scheduled to reopen after March 1. The staff in the educational institutions were asked to join duty from February 25. The government had earlier announced that the…
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