News Flash Daily
09 March 
Students return to classrooms as educational institutions resume operations following protests triggered by reports of Iran Supreme Leader’s death
Srinagar: Educational institutions across Kashmir resumed operations on Monday after remaining shut for nearly a week due to widespread protests that erupted following reports of the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in a reported air strike carried out by the United States and Israel.
According to officials, schools, colleges and other higher educational institutions reopened on Monday, bringing students back to classrooms after days of disruption across the Valley. The shutdown had been enforced amid heightened tensions and demonstrations triggered by the developments in West Asia.
“Schools and other higher educational institutions resume functioning today,” an official said, confirming the resumption of normal academic activities in the region.
Students Return to Campuses
Dressed in their school uniforms, students belonging to different age groups were seen heading towards their respective schools and colleges on Monday morning, marking a return to routine academic life. The reopening signaled a gradual restoration of normalcy after the week-long interruption caused by the protests.
Local authorities monitored the situation closely while educational institutions ensured that classes resumed smoothly. The reopening was welcomed by parents and educators who had expressed concerns over the academic disruption caused by the shutdown.
Background of the Closure
Educational institutions across several parts of Kashmir had been closed as a precautionary measure following protests related to the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader in an alleged US–Israel air strike, an incident that triggered emotional and political reactions in parts of the region.
Officials said the decision to reopen schools was taken after assessing the ground situation and ensuring that conditions were suitable for students to safely return to their campuses.
