DSEJ directs closure of schools in Jammu today

Srinagar, Aug 17: : Following the massive cloudburst in Kathua district, the Director of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) on Saturday mandated the closure of all government and private schools on 18 August to ensure the safety of children.Pertinent to mention, on 14 August, a cloudburst caused flash floods in the Chesoti area of Kishtwar district of Jammu division. This incident resulted in the tragic loss of lives as many people also got injured in the incident.Dr. Naseem Javed Choudhary, Director of School Education for the Jammu division, informed Rising Kashmir that all recognized government and private schools will remain closed on 18 August (Monday) as a precautionary measure throughout the Jammu division.”Due to the inclement weather conditions across Jammu and  to prioritise the safety of students, all schools will remain closed across the Jammu division,” he said However, Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) on Sunday announced the postponement of the bi-annual examinations for Classes 10th and 11th, scheduled for August 18, 2025, across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.An official told Rising Kashmir that the decision was taken following the closure of all schools in Kathua, ordered by the District Magistrate after a cloudburst and adverse weather conditions in the district.“Fresh dates will be notified separately. All superintendents and jurisdictional SHOs are requested to be informed accordingly,” the official said.He further directed all in-charge sub and branch officers to circulate the notification widely, including through official WhatsApp groups, to ensure the information reaches all concerned stakeholders.