Schools in Kashmir reopen after winter vacation

Srinagar, Mar 1 (UNI) All government and recognised private schools and other educational institutions reopned here today after three- month-long winter vacation.

However, some private schools had extended the vacation till March 5. Majority of schools have also decided to start lower classes from March 7 because of cold due conditions to snowfall on upper reaches during the past three days.

Students, wearing colourful uniform, were seen waiting for schools buses at different places in the city this morning.

The schools, which were closed on December Ist last year because of snowfall, were scheduled to reopen from February 19. However, the authorities decided to extend the vacation till yesterday because of rains.

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