Punjab floods, Sept. 7 -- The district administration of Amritsar announced on Sunday that schools will be closed on September 8 amid floods in the state. They will reopen on Tuesday, except for schools in Ajnala-1, Ajnala-2, Chogawan-1 and Chogawan-2.

"All schools in Amritsar will remain closed on 8th Sept. From 9th Sept, they will reopen (except Ajnala-1, Ajnala-2, Chogawan-1, Chogawan-2). Reopening allowed only after cleaning, sanitization, safety checks, and submission of a safety certificate," Sakshi Sawhney, Deputy Commissioner Amritsar said.

BJP state unit chief Sunil Jakhar stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Punjab on September 9 to assess the flood situation. "He (Modi) is visiting Punjab on September 9 to personall...