Schools, colleges, and universities in Kashmir reopened on Monday after a week-long closure due to protests over the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. (PICS/AFP)
Updated On: 2026-03-09 04:24 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
A teacher greets a student at the school entrance as schools, colleges, and universities resume operations across the Valley
Protests erupted in Kashmir in March 2026 following the reported killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel strike
Students attend the morning assembly as educational institutions reopen after a week-long closure due to major protests at Lal Chowk, Saida Kadal, Budgam, Bandipora, Anantnag and Pulwama in Kashmir which has about 15 lakh Shias
A man rides a two-wheeler with his four children heading to school, marking the first day back for students after protests delayed reopening
Middle and primary school students finally return to classrooms after their reopening, originally scheduled for March 2, was delayed due to the protests for safety
A student steps off a school bus as educational institutions reopen in the district in Anantnag
School students wait patiently in a queue to enter their institution as classes resume following the recent shutdown in Awantipora
