JAMMU — The Jammu Municipal Corporation will develop more than 1,000 rooftop rainwater harvesting structures in schools as part of a water conservation campaign aimed at promoting sustainable water management, an official said on Saturday. In addition to schools, similar rainwater harvesting systems will be installed in government buildings across the city, with the civic […]
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Jammu admin directs rain-damaged schools to remain locked until repaired
JAMMU — Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure that school buildings found unsafe or damaged due to recent rains are immediately locked and kept out of use until necessary repairs are completed, an official spokesman said on Sunday. All chief agriculture officers have also been directed to assess the […]
Summer vacation extended in schools across J&K till July 26
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir government has extended the summer vacation for all government and recognized private schools across Union Territory till July 26, 2026, in view of prevailing weather conditions. Announcing the decision in a post on X, Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the extension has been made with the safety and […]
Summer vacation in Kashmir schools extended till July 22; Classes to resume on July 23
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) on Saturday issued an order extending the summer vacation in all Government and recognized private schools across Kashmir Province till July 22, 2026. According to an order issued by the Director School Education Kashmir, the extension has been approved by the competent authority and is […]
Two-week summer vacation for Kashmir schools from Jul 6 amid heatwave
SRINAGAR — Authorities in Kashmir on Tuesday announced a two-week summer vacation for all government and private schools in the valley from July 6, amid the ongoing heatwave. “Consequent upon the approval conveyed by the competent authority, it is hereby ordered that all the government and recognised private schools up to higher secondary level functioning […]
Govt announces Winter Vacation in Kashmir: Pre-Primary from Nov 26, Classes 1–8 from Dec 1, Classes 9–12 from Dec 11
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday ordered winter vacations for all Government and recognised private schools up to Higher Secondary level in the Kashmir Division, as well as in the winter zones of Jammu Division. According to an order, pre-primary classes will observe vacation from 26 November, 2025 to 28 […]
J&K govt begins process of taking over 215 schools linked to Jamaat-e-Islami
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday began the process of taking over the management of 215 schools affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), officials said. On Saturday morning, teams from the district administration and police visited these schools across the valley and took over their management, the officials said. They said principals of the respective […]
Govt imposes complete ban on picnics by schools, colleges on weekends, holidays
JAMMU — Days after two students were killed and 21 injured after their college bus turned turtle in Kupwara, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday imposed a complete ban on picnics by schools and colleges on weekends and holidays in the Union Territory. Education Minister Sakeena Itoo also ordered installation of CCTV cameras and […]
Chorus grows for restoration of November-December academic session in J&K schools
SRINAGAR — Chorus has grown for the restoration of academic session in Jammu and Kashmir schools to the traditional November-December period after the formation of the elected government in the Union Territory. The parents and private school owners describe the new system as wastage of time and energy. The J&K government in 2022 shifted the […]
Morning Assembly in schools shall begin with National Anthem: SED J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — The School Education Department (SED), Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday said that the Morning Assembly in all schools of the Union Territory shall begin with the National Anthem as per the standard protocol. According to an order, issued by Mr. Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary to the Government, School Education Department […]







