Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has officially declared the closure of educational institutions from January 5 to 15 due to severe cold and dense fog conditions.
A notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Bhimbhar warns that schools found in violation will be shut down, and their registration will be canceled.
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Emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards negligence concerning students’ health, Bhimbhar DC Mirza Arshad Jaral stated that orders have been sent to the administrations of the three tehsils. In a related move, the School Education Department (SED) and Higher Education Department (HED) in Punjab have extended the winter vacation for all public and private schools in the province.
This decision aligns with the Lahore High Court’s (LHC) order to extend the holidays. The SED and HED, in continuation of their previous notifications, have announced that the winter vacation will now continue until January 9, 2024, overriding the initial schedule that had set the winter holidays from December 18 to December 31.
