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Schools Reopen in Border Districts Following India-Pakistan Ceasefire

Educational institutions in Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir resume classes after a week-long closure due to heightened cross-border tensions.

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Students return home from school after normal activities resumed following a bilateral understanding between India and Pakistan, in Jalandhar, Punjab.
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Overview

  • India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on May 10, halting four days of intense drone and missile strikes near the Line of Control.
  • Schools in five Punjab border districts, including Amritsar and Pathankot, reopened on May 14, with safety protocols still in place.
  • Educational institutions in Jammu & Kashmir's Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts resumed classes, except in high-risk zones near the Line of Control.
  • Local administrations in affected areas implemented precautionary measures, such as voluntary blackouts, to ensure civilian safety.
  • The reopening of schools marks a cautious return to normalcy, with students and teachers expressing relief and hope for sustained peace.