Kashmir Keeps Schools, Colleges Shut Through March 7 After Minister’s Order

The directive follows security reviews after recent protests, overriding earlier district reopening notices.

Overview

J&K minister Sakina Itoo announced all educational institutions in the Kashmir Division will remain closed until March 7, cancelling plans to reopen eight districts on March 4.
An earlier administrative notice to resume classes in Anantnag, Kulgam, Pulwama, Shopian, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora and Ganderbal was superseded by the minister’s order.
Schools in the Jammu Division are closed on March 4 for Holi, with classes expected to resume on March 5, separate from security-related closures in the Valley.
The University of Kashmir postponed all examinations scheduled for March 2 and 3, with new dates to be issued after a security assessment.
CBSE deferred board exams set for March 2, 5 and 6 for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and Kerala’s board delayed SSLC and Higher Secondary exams in Gulf centres until further notice.