The North News

Chandigarh, September 3

All government, aided, recognised and private schools, colleges, universities and polytechnics in Punjab will remain closed till September 7 due to severe flooding across the state. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the order was issued on the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure the safety of students and staff. He urged residents to strictly follow the instructions of local authorities while the state continues to deal with the impact of the floods. Bains confirmed the decision in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.