Kashmir Schools Closed Until March 7 Amid Protests; Jammu Schools Closed for Holi

Schools and colleges in eight districts of Kashmir will remain closed until March 7, 2026, following recent protests related to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli airstrikes. Jammu schools will close on March 4 for Holi and reopen on March 5. The Jammu and Kashmir government has urged peace and restraint, coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs to ensure residents' safety amid ongoing tensions.