Middle schools reopen in Kashmir Valley over two weeks after imposition of restrictions following Article 370 revocation
5 years, 4 months ago

Middle schools reopen in Kashmir Valley over two weeks after imposition of restrictions following Article 370 revocation

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As many as 774 middle schools out of 3,000 reopened on Wednesday in Kashmir for the first time since 5 August when the restrictions were imposed in the valley in the wake of Centre’s decision to revoke the special status to Jammu and Kashmir Srinagar: As many as 774 middle schools out of 3,000 reopened on Wednesday in Kashmir for the first time since 5 August when the restrictions were imposed in the valley in the wake of Centre’s decision to revoke the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. Stray incidents of stone pelting in some parts of the Kashmir Valley was reported during the day but these were dealt with locally, Director, Information and Public Relations, Syed Sehrish Asgar, told reporters at the daily briefing here on Wednesday. The official said 60-80 per cent teachers were present though the attendance of students was less in the schools. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam also reviewed the transportation arrangements for taking out fruits from the Kashmir Valley to different terminal markets in the country, she said.

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How Stone-pelting Incidents Fell in Kashmir Post Abrogation of Article 370
1 year ago

How Stone-pelting Incidents Fell in Kashmir Post Abrogation of Article 370

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha on Monday that Article 370 gave rise to separatism and terrorism in Kashmir and suggested that its abolition had cleared the way for an end of terrorism in the valley. Addressing the Lok Sabha last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that in 2010, there were 2,654 stone pelting incidents …

Schools in Kashmir wear a festive look on reopening day
2 years, 10 months ago

Schools in Kashmir wear a festive look on reopening day

The Hindu  

Decorated with buntings and balloons, schools in Kashmir wore a festive look on Wednesday as children donned uniforms after a gap of over 900 days. Teachers will have to put in extra efforts to ensure that students return to the classroom setting sooner,” Qural-ul-Ain Qureshi, a teacher at the Nawakadal higher secondary, said. An official said the Directorate of School …

Primary, middle schools reopen in Kashmir
3 years, 9 months ago

Primary, middle schools reopen in Kashmir

India Today  

Schools reopened in the valley on Monday after a long gap of one year, but the attendance recorded was very very low due to the Covid-19 infection. Officials said the students of primary and middle schools resumed the class work on Monday. Attendance of private and government schools Private schools had higher attendance of the students as the management of …

Back-to-school jitters in the Kashmir Valley
4 years, 9 months ago

Back-to-school jitters in the Kashmir Valley

The Hindu  

Dressed in green sweaters, grey pants and blue ties, Shahid Bashir and Abid Nabi, both in Class 9, raced down the narrow, rickety stairs of Sir Syed Islamia Mission High School on February 24. They spent that time without Internet and without any outing,” says Ghulam Nabi Var, who heads the Kashmir Private Schools’ Association and the Coaching Centres’ Association. …

Several schools reopen in Srinagar, life inching towards normalcy in Kashmir
5 years, 1 month ago

Several schools reopen in Srinagar, life inching towards normalcy in Kashmir

The Hindu  

Several schools reopened here on Tuesday after remaining closed for over three months due to the unannounced shutdown following the Centre’s decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions, even as life was inching towards normalcy in Kashmir, officials said. The move by several private schools to resume classes came as public transport has started to ply in the Valley and life …

Abrogation of Article 370: All schools in Kashmir Valley to reopen today
5 years, 3 months ago

Abrogation of Article 370: All schools in Kashmir Valley to reopen today

India Today  

After staying closed for nearly two months following abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, all schools in Kashmir Valley are set to reopen today. Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan directed all deputy commissioners in the Valley and the director of school education to make sure that no tuition fee or bus fee is charged from students for …

Photos: Lockdown in Kashmir cripples daily life of children
5 years, 3 months ago

Photos: Lockdown in Kashmir cripples daily life of children

Hindustan Times  

Photos: Lockdown in Kashmir cripples daily life of children As restrictions enter the 53rd day in the Kashmir valley after the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution, children remain the most affected. Instead, hundreds of children have found refuge in dozens of makeshift schools that have popped up in homes and religious centres.. 1 / 12 View Photos in …

In uncertain times, Srinagar schools give video lessons
5 years, 4 months ago

In uncertain times, Srinagar schools give video lessons

The Hindu  

The ongoing uncertain situation in Kashmir has forced local schools to distribute study material and video lessons to parents, to assist their wards in pursuing self-learning at home. Video lessons and study material will be made available for Class 1 and 2 on September 7 and for Class 3, 10 and 12 on September 8,” reads the DPS notice. Such …

High schools, shops and businesses to re-open today in areas of Kashmir where restrictions have been eased
5 years, 4 months ago

High schools, shops and businesses to re-open today in areas of Kashmir where restrictions have been eased

Firstpost  

Briefing the reporters about the status of schools, Director, School Education Younis Malik said 3,037 primary schools and 774 middle schools have re-opened across the Valley Srinagar: High schools in the Kashmir Valley will reopen from Wednesday in areas where restrictions have been lifted, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Jammu and Kashmir Director of Information and Public …

High schools in Kashmir to reopen from Wednesday in areas without restrictions
5 years, 4 months ago

High schools in Kashmir to reopen from Wednesday in areas without restrictions

India TV News  

High schools in the Kashmir Valley will reopen from Wednesday in areas where restrictions have been lifted, officials said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference, Jammu and Kashmir Director of Information and Public Relations Sehrish Asgar said, "The education department has decided to open all high schools in Kashmir Valley from tomorrow in the areas where relaxations have been provided." …

Kashmir schools open but students play shy
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir schools open but students play shy

India TV News  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration's big push for restoring normalcy in Kashmir by opening schools has received a major jolt as students have stayed away. Last week the government announced opening of primary and middle schools in the valley but here in the capital city hardly any students have turned up for their classes. IANS visited some prominent Srinagar schools …

Kashmir schools open but students play shy
5 years, 4 months ago

Kashmir schools open but students play shy

The Quint  

By Zaffar Iqbal Srinagar, Aug 27 The Jammu and Kashmir administration's big push for restoring normalcy in Kashmir by opening schools has received a major jolt as students have stayed away. Last week the government announced opening of primary and middle schools in the valley but here in the capital city hardly any students have turned up for their classes. …

Middle schools reopen in Kashmir, attendance low
5 years, 4 months ago

Middle schools reopen in Kashmir, attendance low

India TV News  

As many as 774 middle schools out of 3,000 reopened on Wednesday in Kashmir for the first time since August 5 when the restrictions were imposed in the valley in the wake of Centre's decision to revoke the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The official said 60-80 per cent of teachers were present though the attendance of …

Jammu and Kashmir administration announces opening of middle-level schools across Valley from Wednesday
5 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir administration announces opening of middle-level schools across Valley from Wednesday

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday announced that middle-level schools across Kashmir Valley will open from Wednesday. Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday announced that middle-level schools across Kashmir Valley will open from Wednesday. The decision was stated during a joint press conference in Srinagar, addressed by Director Information and Public Relations, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar, Deputy …

‘Manufacturing normalcy’: Kashmir students stay away from schools
5 years, 4 months ago

‘Manufacturing normalcy’: Kashmir students stay away from schools

Al Jazeera  

Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – The main government offices and some schools in Indian-administered Kashmir have reopened after a two-week shutdown amid fear and tension over the government’s decision to revoke the region’s autonomy. In a news conference in Srinagar, Syed Sehrish Asgar from the region’s information department said “30 to 50 percent” of staff was present in the schools on …

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