In Pictures: Kashmir schools spring back to life after winter vacations

Schools in Kashmir valley reopen after remaining closed for three months as part of winter break on Monday. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

Earlier authorities ordered closure of schools for two more days owing to incessant rains in plains, & snowfall in higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

Girl students along with their guardians walk over on foot-bridge in Srinagar on the first day of reopening of schools. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

Donning uniforms, school students of the Kashmir valley return to educational institutions on Monday after winter break. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

With joy visible on faces, the students carrying school bags and holding hands of each other while resuming classes on Monday. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

A teacher interacts with students as class work resumes in Kashmir schools on Monday. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

After three-months of winter break in Kashmir valley schools, the students can be seen busy in chatter with their friends. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

Authorities had ordered closure of schools in avalanche prone areas of Kupwara district for more two days for the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

School children walk towards their classes during a first day of school after winter break, in Srinagar. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

On school reopening in Kashmir valley, the Traffic Department has issued an advisory for smooth regulation of traffic movement in city areas. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK

Morning joy returns to Kashmir as excited children go to schools again. Photo: Mubashir Khan/ GK