Amritsar/Ferozepur, May 13 -- A semblance of normalcy was seen 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 a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.

Schools in Ferozepur and Fazilka will be closed on May 13 and May 14, and those in Pathankot will be shut on May 13, respective district authorities said.

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.

Schools in Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Gurdaspur districts, that lie on the border with Pakistan, remained shut...