x

Like our Facebook Page

   
Early Times Newspaper Jammu, Leading Newspaper Jammu
 
Breaking News :   Army custodian of J&K’s vibrant cultural heritage, striving to fulfil aspirations of youth: LG Sinha | Pahalgam attack perpetrators eliminated after intercepting suspicious communication: HM Shah | Terrorism will never succeed: Dr Farooq | GoC-in-C Northern Command briefs LG Sinha on Operation Mahadev | NIA launches probe into killing of Pahalgam attack mastermind | Playing with lives: 50,000 kg of fake Rasgullas seized days after Paneer bust in Jammu | J&K Police refund Rs 1.53 crore to victims in Rs 2.39 crore job scam | Searches launched in Kathua | NIA Court frames charges against two Hizbul OGWs | Hurriyat an outfit of terrorists, won’t talk to them: Amit Shah | If Pak unable to act against terrorism, India can help: Rajnath Singh | Heroin dropped using drone seized | Harsh Dev files writ petition in High Court seeking Assembly Elections in Nagrota, Budgam | UP sees investment boom: Over 16,000 projects rolling, fifth GBC in the works | CM Yogi's flagship CM YUVA Abhiyan to unlock opportunities for UP's youth in 2nd phase | Ramban Police Apprehended an Absconder evading arrest Since last 15 years | Police cracks theft case, recovers stolen spare parts worth lakhs | Shiva, Science and Sawan’s Spiritual Detox | Bank retirees on Hunger Strike over long-pending pension update issues | IITs Destined To Lead Charge | Plantation drive by Vishwa Yog Sansthan organised | New shooting range opened at Baramulla: Sodhi - president, JKRA | IGP Jammu conducts infrastructure review at Commando Training Centre | Div Com hails inclusive, future-ready approach of National Education Policy-2020 | Adil Hussain Addresses EPFO's 20th RGDE at PDUNASS, New Delhi | Grand launch of Music Video "Rajput" held at Jammu | Another batch of over 1400 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath Yatra | Court awards 7 years imprisonment in rape case after 21 years of Trial and investigation | Punjab police busts cross- border arms smuggling module | LG Kavinder Gupta pays obeisance at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra | MLA Ch Vikram Randhawa inspects nallah in Sanjay Nagar | MLA Arvind Gupta holds review meetings | Indian Institute of Management Jammu hosts seminar | Div Com Jammu forms Joint Committee to study Birds related hazards at Jammu Airport | Aliya Tabassum completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Science | 1st Women Battalion conducted a plantation drive | BLSKS organises Bhajan Sandya at Shiv temple Shant Nagar | IGNOU Regional Centre Jammu organizes Webinar | Sheep Husbandry Kashmir organizes seminar on role of Para-Veterinary Professionals | Dr Rajinder Thappa advocates reforms to strengthen medical services in Hospitals | BTSM announces 3-member committee to strengthen organization in Ladakh UT | Debate competition organized | Jodhamal students selected for Junior & Sub-Junior National Aquatic Championship 2025 | Nagbani outshines in 3rd district Roller Hockey championship | Alexander Memorial School organizes plantation drive | Vinakshi Koul inaugurates Rifle Shooting competition | GDC Hiranagar organizes Blood Donation Camp | Culmination of internship programme on Mass Media and Journalism | GDC Hiranagar organizes summer programme internship | Department of Law, University of Jammu signs memorandum of understanding | GDC RS Pura organizes plantation drive | Back Issues  
 
news details
Border schools reopen amid low attendance, lingering fear
5/19/2025 10:46:51 PM
Early Times Report

Jammu, May 19: Balwinder Singh, a resident of the border village of the Hiranagar sub-division of Kathua district, has just dropped his son at the school, but fear is very much visible on his face.
Schools along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border (IB) in Jammu reopened today, marking a cautious step toward normalcy after weeks of violence and disruption. However, fear and uncertainty kept attendance low, with only 25% of students returning to classes, as the region recovers from recent cross-border skirmishes.
Following heavy shelling during the Indian Army’s Operation Sindhoor, launched in response to a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, schools in Jammu and Kashmir were indefinitely closed. The operation, which began on May 7, saw artillery fire from across the LoC devastate border villages, claiming the lives of four children in Poonch district and deepening fear among residents. There are over 800 schools within the radius of 0-5 km in border villages which are either closed or face frequent disruptions in normal schooling due to shelling from across the border. The number of students studying in these schools is anything between 50,000 to 60,000.
There are nearly 130 schools along the International Border (IB) in Samba district, while Jammu district has around 250 such schools in its border areas.
Similarly, more than 250 schools are situated along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, and over 80 in Rajouri. In Kathua distric
There are over 800 schools within the radius of 0-5 km in the villages along the LoC.
Around 50,000 to 60,000 students are enrolled in these schools.
There are nearly 130 schools along the International Border (IB) in Samba district.
In Jammu district there are around 250 such schools in its border areas.
, the number of schools within a 0–5 km radius of the IB stands at over 50.
Today, some schools held classes in bunkers built on their premises as a precaution, reflecting the tense atmosphere.
“Even though there’s been no firing since the ceasefire, we’re still on edge,” said Ashwani, a resident of a border village of Babiya in Hiranagar said. The ceasefire, agreed upon in recent talks between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan, paved the way for the phased reopening of schools, starting with urban areas and extending to border regions today.
Despite no reported incidents, apprehension was evident among students and parents. Many families, wary of renewed tensions, have kept children with relatives away from border areas or are waiting for greater stability before resuming regular schooling. Attendance remained far below normal, prompting schools to introduce counseling sessions and group activities to support students’ mental well-being.
The Jammu and Kashmir administration has bolstered security, deploying police and paramilitary forces around schools. The reopening is seen as a critical move to restore education and rebuild confidence in communities rattled by recent events, particularly in the districts of Poonch, Rajouri, Jammu, Samba, and parts of Kathua.
Local voices underscore the fragility of the situation. “The ceasefire is a relief, but the threat isn’t gone,” one parent said, echoing widespread hesitation to fully embrace the return to normalcy.
  Share This News with Your Friends on Social Network  
  Comment on this Story  
 
 
 
Early Times Android App
STOCK UPDATE
  
BSE Sensex
NSE Nifty
 
CRICKET UPDATE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
Home About Us Top Stories Local News National News Sports News Opinion Editorial ET Cetra Advertise with Us ET E-paper
 
 
J&K RELATED WEBSITES
J&K Govt. Official website
Jammu Kashmir Tourism
JKTDC
Mata Vaishnodevi Shrine Board
Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board
Shri Shiv Khori Shrine Board
UTILITY
Train Enquiry
IRCTC
Matavaishnodevi
BSNL
Jammu Kashmir Bank
State Bank of India
PUBLIC INTEREST
Passport Department
Income Tax Department
JK CAMPA
JK GAD
IT Education
Web Site Design Services
EDUCATION
Jammu University
Jammu University Results
JKBOSE
Kashmir University
IGNOU Jammu Center
SMVDU