Kashmir colleges, universities to remain shut on Tuesday

Colleges, universities and other higher education institutes in Kashmir will remain closed on Tuesday following the unprecedented protests by students across the valley

Colleges, universities and other higher education institutes in Kashmir will remain closed on Tuesday following the unprecedented protests by students across the valley, authorities said.

Student throwing stones on police amid heavy tear smoke during a clash with police outside SP college in the vicinity of Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Monday. (PTI Photo)

All examinations scheduled for Tuesday have also been postponed, an official said.

Internet facilities were also suspended on Monday to prevent uploading of pictures from the protests by youths on the social media.