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Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Schools across J&K to remain shut

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Srinagar, Sep 03: The government on Wednesday said that the schools in the Kashmir division shall remain closed on Thursday.

 The government, however, said that the schools in the Jammu division shall continue to remain closed till Friday.

 Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Ashul Garg said that the government has decided to close the functioning of schools in the Kashmir division on Thursday as a precautionary measure.

 Garg said, “In view of adverse weather conditions, all educational institutions in Kashmir shall remain closed tomorrow on 04.09.2025 as a precautionary measure.”

 In the meantime, Director of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) in an order said that the schools across Jammu and the division shall remain closed till September-05 in view of inclement weather and flood-like situation.

 “In reference to the weather alert issued by the IMD and also keeping in view the incessant rains, landslides, flash floods, and severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, all government and private schools across Jammu Division shall remain closed till 05-09-2025 to ensure the safety of students and staff,” DSEJ said.

 The directorate further ordered that online classes shall be conducted wherever possible to maintain continuity of education.