India, May 11 -- Amid India and Pakistan tensions, several Indian states have closed educational institutions near border areas due to safety concerns. While Punjab government said schools would reopen on Monday, some districts have decided to keep institutes closed in the state.

Several other states had also taken precautionary steps to ensure student safety.

Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains on Sunday announced that all schools, colleges, and universities in the state will reopen from Monday. Regular classes and exams will resume as scheduled.

"All educational institutions - schools, colleges, and universities - across Punjab shall reopen from tomorrow. Regular classes and examinations will proceed as per the academic sche...