SRINAGAR: Authorities on Sunday announced closure of all educational institutes upto 8th standard in the Kashmir Valley following incessant rains which have led to flood like situation.
Schools in the Valley shall remain closed on March 30 and 31 because of bad weather conditions, Director School Education, Showkat Ahmad Beigh said.
The schools to re-open on Wednesday (April 01), he said.
Earlier, authorities postponed all Kashmir University and board exams scheduled for March 30 and 31.
10 class exams which were scheduled for Monday (March 30) have been postponed and fresh date will be announced separately, said Secretary BOSE, Veena Pandita.
All the Kashmir University examinations which were scheduled for Monday and Tuesday stand postponed due to inclement weather, Controller Examinations Abu Salam while talking to GNS said.
Fresh dates for these examinations shall be notified separately, he said.
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