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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Schools to reopen in Punjab's border districts from May 14 after closure
The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared Press Trust of India Chandigarh Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan will reopen on Wednesday, officials said. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan, spanning the districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Gurdaspur. While schools in Gurdaspur reopened on Tuesday, authorities in the other five border districts said academic institutions would reopen on Wednesday. The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared. While schools in most districts reopened on Monday, they remained shut in the six border districts and Sangrur. The district authorities in Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Amritsar on Tuesday said all schools would reopen on Wednesday. "Schools will open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm," the Amritsar district administration said. The district authorities in Amritsar and Pathankot also urged citizens to observe a voluntary blackout on Tuesday. "We will switch off streetlights at 8 pm. Please follow a voluntary blackout by switching off all your external lights at this time," Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said in a message. "Once indoor, please use minimal light or ensure light does not escape outside. However, in case there is a red alert, then please switch off these internal lights as well and stay away from windows," she said in the message. "We do not want to centrally shut power. However, in case there is a red alert and we find there is no compliance, we will be forced to centrally shut power," she added. Earlier in the day, the Amritsar administration said people could resume their normal daily activities. On Monday, blackout measures were enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas as a precautionary measure. An Amritsar-bound IndiGo flight was forced to return to Delhi due to the blackout being in force and the airport being shut. Drone activity had been observed in Jalandhar, following which electricity supply was shut in certain areas. Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal had said armed forces neutralised a suspected "surveillance drone" near Mand village. A level of normality returned to the border areas of Punjab on Monday, with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure. India and Pakistan reached an agreement on May 10 to halt military actions after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Schools to reopen in all Punjab districts bordering Pakistan on May 14
Schools in five Punjab districts bordering Pakistan will reopen on Wednesday, officials said. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan, spanning the districts of Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Gurdaspur. While schools in Gurdaspur reopened on Tuesday, authorities in the other five border districts said academic institutions would reopen on Wednesday. The state government on May 8 ordered the closure of academic institutions for three days as a military standoff between India and Pakistan soared. While schools in most districts reopened on Monday, they remained shut in the six border districts and Sangrur. The district authorities in Pathankot, Tarn Taran and Amritsar on Tuesday said all schools would reopen on Wednesday. "Schools will open tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10:30 am to 2:30 pm," the Amritsar district administration said. The district authorities in Amritsar and Pathankot also urged citizens to observe a voluntary blackout on Tuesday. "We will switch off streetlights at 8 pm. Please follow a voluntary blackout by switching off all your external lights at this time," Amritsar Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney said in a message. "Once indoor, please use minimal light or ensure light does not escape outside. However, in case there is a red alert, then please switch off these internal lights as well and stay away from windows," she said in the message. "We do not want to centrally shut power. However, in case there is a red alert and we find there is no compliance, we will be forced to centrally shut power," she added. Earlier in the day, the Amritsar administration said people could resume their normal daily activities. On Monday, blackout measures were enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas as a precautionary measure. An Amritsar-bound IndiGo flight was forced to return to Delhi due to the blackout being in force and the airport being shut. Drone activity had been observed in Jalandhar, following which electricity supply was shut in certain areas. Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal had said armed forces neutralised a suspected "surveillance drone" near Mand village. A level of normality returned to the border areas of Punjab on Monday, with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure. India and Pakistan reached an agreement on May 10 to halt military actions after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Schools to reopen in Amritsar, Tarn Taran on Wednesday
Chandigarh, Schools are set to reopen in Amritsar and Tarn Taran even though they will remain shut in Fazilka and Ferozepur districts of Punjab on Wednesday, officials said. Schools remained shut in five border districts - Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Pathankot on Tuesday. The district authorities in Tarn Taran and Amritsar on Tuesday said all schools will reopen on Wednesday. "Schools will open tomorrow from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm," said the Amritsar district administration. Meanwhile, the Amritsar district authorities urged citizens to observe a voluntary blackout on Tuesday evening. "We will switch off the street lights at 8 pm today. Please follow a voluntary blackout by switching off all your external lights at this time- eg verandah, garden lights, lights at the gate/door, etc," said a message shared by the Amritsar deputy commissioner. "Once indoor, please use minimal light or ensure light does not escape outside the house. However, in case there is a red alert, then please switch off these internal lights as well and stay away from windows. "We do not want to centrally shut power. However, in case there is a red alert and we find there is no compliance, we will be forced to centrally shut power," said the Amritsar DC. A blackout was enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas last night as a precautionary measure, officials said. The Amritsar district administration on Tuesday morning said people can resume their normal activities. An Amritsar-bound IndiGo flight returned to Delhi on Monday evening after blackout measures were enforced and the airport in the Punjab district was closed. Drone activity was observed in the Jalandhar area on Monday evening, following which electricity supply was shut in certain areas. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal on Monday evening said armed forces neutralised a suspected "surveillance drone" near the Mand village in Jalandhar. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan. A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on Saturday afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Schools in border districts of Punjab remain shut
Schools in five border districts of Punjab remained closed on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) while a blackout was enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas last night as a precautionary measure, officials said. Colleges and universities also remained shut in Pathankot and Amritsar. However, authorities in Amritsar said universities and colleges can take classes online. They said schools remained closed in Amritsar, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Tarn Taran. However, schools in Gurdaspur, Punjab's sixth border district, as well as those in Sangrur and Barnala reopened on Tuesday (May 13, 2025). The Amritsar district administration on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) morning said people can resume their normal activities. Blackouts were enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas as a precautionary measure. Electricity supply in Amritsar was restored at 11:42 p.m. on Monday (May 12, 2025). An Amritsar-bound IndiGo flight returned to Delhi on Monday (May 12, 2025) evening after blackout measures were enforced and the airport in the Punjab district closed. Drone activity was observed in the Jalandhar area on Monday (May 12, 2025) evening, following which the electricity supply was shut off in certain areas. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal on Monday (May 13., 2025) evening said armed forces neutralised a suspected "surveillance drone" near Mand village in Jalandhar. In a message at 10:45 p.m., the officer advised people to inform police if they notice any debris of flying objects and not venture too close. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan. A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday (May 12, 2025), with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on Saturday (May 10, 2025) afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab: Schools in Amritsar, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur, Tarn Taran remain shut
Schools in five border districts of Punjab remained closed on Tuesday while a blackout was enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas last night as a precautionary measure, officials said. Colleges and universities also remained shut in Pathankot and Amritsar. However, authorities in Amritsar said universities and colleges can take classes online. #Operation Sindoor The damage done at Pak bases as India strikes to avenge Pahalgam Why Pakistan pleaded to end hostilities Kashmir's Pahalgam sparks Karachi's nightmare They said schools remained closed in Amritsar, Pathankot, Fazilka, Ferozepur and Tarn Taran. However, schools in Gurdaspur, Punjab's sixth border district, as well as those in Sangrur and Barnala reopened on Tuesday. The Amritsar district administration on Tuesday morning said people can resume their normal activities. Blackouts were enforced in Amritsar and Hoshiarpur's Dasuya and Mukerian areas as a precautionary measure. Electricity supply in Amritsar was restored at 11:42 pm on Monday. An Amritsar-bound IndiGo flight returned to Delhi on Monday evening after blackout measures were enforced and the airport in the Punjab district closed. Live Events Drone activity was observed in the Jalandhar area on Monday evening, following which electricity supply was shut in certain areas. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal on Monday evening said armed forces neutralised a suspected "surveillance drone" near Mand village in Jalandhar. In a message at 10:45 pm, the officer advised people to inform police if they notice any debris of flying objects and not veture too close. Punjab shares a 553-kilometre border with Pakistan. A semblance of normalcy was observed in the border areas of Punjab on Monday with markets teeming with people even though schools in some districts remained shut as a precautionary measure following the suspension of hostilities between India and Pakistan. New Delhi and Islamabad reached an understanding on Saturday afternoon to halt military actions with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
