New Delhi, May 8 -- Schools and educational institutions will remain shut in several states on Thursday, May 8, who are share border with Pakistan amid escalating tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB).

An order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Jammu states that all government and private schools, colleges and educational institutions in the Jammu division's five border districts will remain closed on Thursday, May 8. This notification is particularly for educational institutions located in Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch.

A similar order is in place for the Kashmir division, instructing all educational institutions in Baramulla, Kupwara and Gurez to remain closed today. Furthermore, Kas...