Yogesh
Jammu, Jan 14 :
Amid ongoing bone-chilling weather conditions, the Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has further extended winter vacations for all government and private schools in the Summer Zone of Jammu Division until January 17, 2026. The extension applies to both students and teaching staff, as per the official order issued today.
However, board examinations for Classes 10th, 11th, and 12th, if already scheduled, will proceed strictly according to the previously notified dates, with no changes.
As per the order accessed by the news agency – Kashmir News Observer (KNO), to help minimise academic disruption during this period, schools have been advised to consider conducting online classes for students from Class 6th onwards, wherever possible and feasible.
Meanwhile, preparations for Republic Day 2026 will continue uninterrupted as per the schedules already notified by the competent authorities.
This decision aims to prioritise the safety and well-being of students and staff amid the persistent harsh weather, officials said.
Schools are expected to resume regular operations from January 19, 2026, subject to any further updates from the DSEJ—(KNO)