NIT Srinagar Prematurely Closes for Winter Break Amidst Protests

NIT Srinagar Prematurely Closes for Winter Break Amidst Protests

The J&K Police on Wednesday filed a case against NIT Srinagar student, alleging the uploading of ‘sensitive content’ that offended religious sentiments. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar declared an early onset of the winter break, almost 10 days earlier than the originally planned schedule, due to the ongoing protests that originated from a social media post and spread to other educational institutions, news agency PTI reported. Amid ongoing examinations, college authorities assured that the remaining exams would be held after the winter break, ensuring no academic setbacks. First,…

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Anticipating Winter’s Chill, Kashmir Schools Announce Winter Break

Anticipating Winter's Chill, Kashmir Schools Announce Winter Break

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…

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