STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: The administration has issued a order regarding the reopening of Government and Private recognized schools in the Jammu Division, following recent disturbances and improving security conditions in some areas.
“It is hereby ordered that Schools (Government & Private recognized) of District Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Poonch and Rajouri shall remain closed/reopen tomorrow w.e.f. 15-05-2025, as per the details” read an order issued by Subah Mehta, Joint Director, Directorate of School Education, Jammu.
As per order, in Jammu district, schools will remain closed in the Arnia, Bishnah, RS Pura, Miran Sahib, Satwari, Marh, Akhnoor, Jourian, and Khour zones due to prevailing conditions. However, schools will resume in Chowki Choura, Bhalwal, Dansal, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu, and Purmandal.
In Samba district, schools will remain closed in the zones of Samba, Ramgarh, and Ghagwal. Meanwhile, schools will reopen in the Purmandal and Vijaypur zones, where conditions have improved.
In Kathua district, the Marheen and Hiranagar zones will see continued closure of schools. Schools will reopen in Barnoti, Lakhanpur, Sallan, Ghagwal, and Kathua zones, ensuring that students can resume learning in these areas.
In Rajouri, schools will remain closed in the zones of Manjakote, Doongi, Nowshera, Dandesar, Sunderbani, Rajouri, and Baljrarallan. Education activities will resume in Peeri, Kalakote, Thanamandi, Moghla, Kotrenka, Khawas, Lower Hathal, and Darhal, where normalcy is returning.
In the border district of Poonch, schools will remain closed in Mankote, Mendhar, Balakote, Harni, Nangali, Mandi, Kanuyian, Sathra, and Poonch. However, classes will recommence in Surankote, Buffliaz, where it is deemed safe to do so.
“The Zonal Education Officers concerned shall ensure that all institutions under their jurisdiction adhere strictly to the guidelines issued by the School Education Department and other relevant authorities regarding the safety and well-being of students and staff, the order stated and added, “Head of the Institutes are directed to ensure the resumption of academic activities in a smooth and orderly manner, and to maintain regular coordination with the local Administration and Law Enforcement Agencies.”