JK Govt announces Pooja holidays for schools from Nov 9

Jammu and Kashmir government today directed all the government as well as private schools upto higher secondary level in Jammu division to observe week-long Pooja (Diwali) holidays from November 9.
"All the educational institutions, including recognised private schools, upto higher secondary school level of Jammu division shall observe Pooja holidays from November 9 to November 14," an official spokesperson said.
Strict action would be taken against any default on part of private schools in observance of holidays, he added.