Srinagar, March 8 -- The schools across the Himalayan valley opened in Kashmir on Friday after nearly three months of winter vacations. "As winter zone students join their schools after winter break, I wish them success for the session and future," said education minister, Sakina Itoo.

The schools had closed in a staggered manner in December 2024. The classes up to 5th standard in Kashmir schools were closed for winter vacation from December 10 while class 6 to 12 were closed from December 16.

While the schools were scheduled to open from March 1, fresh rains and snowfall in Kashmir prompted the education authorities to extend the winter vacations by around a week.

From early morning the students from private as well as government scho...