Schools up to Class 12th to remain closed till Wednesday

SRINAGAR — Authorities on Sunday announced to closing of all educational institutes up to Class 12th in Kashmir in the wake of incessant rains which has led to a flood-like situation in Kashmir Valley.

“Schools in Valley shall remain closed on March 30 and 31 due to bad weather conditions,” Director School Education, Showkat Ahmad Beigh told the news agency GNS. The schools will re-open on Wednesday (April 01), he said.

Earlier, authorities postponed all Kashmir University and Board exams scheduled for March 30 and 31.

“Class 10th exams which were scheduled for Monday (March 30) have been postponed due to bad weather and a fresh date will be announced separately,” Secretary BOSE, Veena Pandita said.

“All the Kashmir University examinations which were scheduled for Monday and Tuesday stand postponed due to inclement weather,” Controller Examinations, Abdul Salam said.