Restrictions in old city, Schools, colleges to remain closed today

Srinagar, April 5: Authorities today decided to impose the restrictions in Srinagar parts including old city on Friday as a precautionary measure.
A government official said, there shall be complete restrictions within the territorial jurisdictions of Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, Safakadal, MR Gunj and partially in Maisuma and Kralkhud police stations of the district on April 6 (tomorrow).
The restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incident.
The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan this evening in Srinagar in the backdrop of student’s protests in Valley parts.
The official said that class work in all schools and colleges in all district shall remain suspended on Friday.However staff has been asked to remain present in their respective institutions.
In view of concerns expressed by students, all Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on April 6, 2018 (Friday) are postponed. Fresh dates for the deferred examinations shall be notified separately, later.
Furthermore, class-work at the university shall also remain suspended on Friday (April 6, 2018).