Schools & Colleges Extended Winter Breaks in AJK

Azad Jammu and Kashmir AJK Announces Winter Closure:

In response to the prevailing harsh cold and foggy weather conditions, Azad Jammu and Kashmir AJK has officially declared the closure of educational institutions from January 5 to 15. This decision aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students during the challenging weather period. The students, teachers and parents can get latest information of Schools & Colleges Extended Winter Breaks due to Severe Weather Conditions.

Strict Measures for Compliance in Bhimbhar:

The Deputy Commissioner of Bhimbhar has taken a firm stance by issuing a notification emphasizing the closure of schools that violate the announced winter break. Additionally, schools found in violation risk facing registration cancellations. The Bhimbhar DC, Mirza Arshad Jaral, underscores a zero-tolerance policy regarding negligence towards students health and has dispatched orders to the administrations of the three tehsils.

Punjab Extends Winter Vacation in Accordance with Court Order:

Responding to the Lahore High Courts directive to extend winter holidays, the School Education Department SED and Higher Education Department HED in Punjab have prolonged the winter vacation for all public and private schools in the province. The new schedule, overriding the previous one that set the holidays from December 18 to December 31, now extends the break until January 9, 2024. This extension aligns with the courts order and ensures that students and staff can navigate the winter season safely.