Border tension: Several Kashmir schools switch to online mode

Srinagar, May 9: With tension between India and Pakistan forcing closure of educational institutions in Kashmir, several schools have switched to online mode of classes to ensure that students do not lose precious academic time.

As the schools have remained closed since May 7 following India’s missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan, leading private schools in the valley started online classes for their students on Friday.

“My kids have started to receive online education from today as it is not safe to venture out of homes, especially after what happened along the borders over the past three days,” Saba Bhat, a mother of two, told PTI.

Saba’s two sons are students at a leading private school in Pampore area of Pulwama district. While she believes that there is nothing better than attending classes in person, online classes in the current scenario are the best option.

“Attending the school in person helps in overall personality development of the children but safety is of paramount importance. At least, this way the kids’ academic progress will continue,” she added.

Samina Ashraf is all praise for the management of the school where her daughter and son are enrolled.

“Online education was a novel concept when it was introduced on a large scale during the Covid pandemic five years ago. However, this has come as a major boon for the students. They do not lose any time academically,” she said.

Samina, who lost one full academic year when militancy erupted in Jammu and Kashmir in 1990, said the present generation will not suffer the same fate due to the advent of the internet and other technological advances in the past three decades.

“Although the current academic arrangement has been forced due to the situation, online classes have become an integral part of the education system the world over,” she said.

Mushtaq Ahmad, a teacher in a government school, said a similar arrangement should be made for the public-run schools as well.

“The private schools have taken the lead here …. we will be doing the catching up if this situation continues longer. It is better that students of government schools also switch to online mode till it is safe to attend schools in person again,” Ahmad said.

The government has closed schools, colleges and universities as a precautionary measure in view of the situation along the borders.–(PTI)

Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut Across J&K Till May 12, Decision on Reopening to Be Taken on Monday

Srinagar, May 9: All educational institutions across Jammu and Kashmir will remain closed until Monday, May 12, officials sources said on Friday. The decision comes amid heightened tensions and security concerns in the region.

Authorities said a review will be conducted on Monday to determine whether schools and colleges can safely reopen. “The situation is being closely monitored, and a decision regarding the resumption of classes will be taken on May 12,” an official source said.

Students and parents have been advised to remain in touch with school administrations and follow updates through official government channels. [KNT]

Schools, Colleges, Universities to remain closed on Friday, Saturday

Srinagar, May 08 (KNO): Amid prevailing situation, authorities on Wednesday said that schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday and Saturday.

Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Minister of Education, Sakina Itoo said, “Keeping in view the safety of students, all the private and government schools, colleges and universities shall remain closed on Friday and Saturday.”

Registrar of KU also said, “We have decided to suspend the classwork for Friday. If there are any other changes, we will notify the students accordingly.”—(KNO)

Schools across JK to remain closed on Friday

KU, IUST suspends classwork

Srinagar, May 08 (KNO): Amid prevailing situation, authorities on Wednesday said that the classwork in all private and government schools upto 12th standard shall remain suspended across Jammu and Kashmir.

Speaking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) Minister of Education, Sakina Itoo said, “Keeping in view the safety of students, class work in schools upto 12th standard shall remain suspended on Friday.”

Meanwhile the University of Kashmir and Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) has also suspended the classwork for Friday.

Registrar of KU said, “We have decided to suspend the classwork for Friday. If there are any other changes, we will notify the students accordingly.”—(KNO)

JKSET/LASET Exam Scheduled on May 11 Postponed in J&K, Ladakh

Jammu, May 8 (JKNS): In light of the current situation, Jammu University have postponed the JKSET/LASET Examination 2024–25, which was scheduled to be held on May 11, 2025 (Sunday) across the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

In an official notice issued by the Jammu University Member Secretary (SET), a copy of which lies with news agency JKNS, it reads, “It is hereby notified for the information of all the concerned that due to the prevailing situation, the JKSET/LASET Examination 2024-25, scheduled to be held on 11th May, 2025 (Sunday) in UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh, stands postponed till further notice.”

The notice further mentions: “Fresh date of the examination shall be notified very soon. The candidates are advised to visit the JKSET website www.jujkset.in regularly for updates.” (JKNS)