Decision on reopening of schools only after Aug 15: Minister

puducherry:  minister a namassivayam on monday said the puducherry government would decide on re- opening schools and colleges in the union territory after consulting the lieutenant governor tamilisai soundararajan and chief minister n rangasamy after august 15.     the home and education minister, in a press statement, said he held a meeting with educational officials to discuss about covid-19 and its third wave.     he said the government has decided not to re-open the schools and colleges for now.     "a meeting with the lieutenant governor and the chief minister will be held after august 15 to decide on re-opening of the schools and colleges," he said.    all educational institutions remained shut for the last several months owing to the pandemic.