Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Manipur extends closure of schools
First Published: 2nd June, 2021 16:12 IST
The Manipur government has extended the closure of schools until further orders due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, officials said on Tuesday. The state government had declared summer vacation in
The Manipur government has extended the closure of schools until further orders due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation, officials said on Tuesday.
The state government had declared summer vacation in the schools from May 1 to May 31 to tackle the surge in coronavirus cases.
Commissioner Education (Schools) T Ranjit in an order said, there is still a need to close down all schools in public interest after due consideration of the prevailing COVID-19 positive cases and fatalities.
The order also said that “online classes will be resumed/ continued as usual with immediate effect”.
All coaching classes and hostels will also remain closed, it said.
The state on Tuesday reported 798 new COVID-19 cases pushing the tally to 51,549.
Eighteen fresh fatalities were also registered to take the death toll to 825.
Schools in Manipur had reopened on January 27 after a gap of ten months for classes 9-12.
In April, the state authority had announced to postone the matriculation examination and higher secondary examination which were scheduled to be held from May 6 and May 5 respectively. PTI
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Protests erupt outside UN headquarters as Muhammad Yunus addresses UNGA
28th September 2024Live Dibang Valley Emerges as a Tourism Hotspot: Scenic Beauty, Wildlife, and Culture Beckon Visitors
27th September 2024Live Bangladesh Unrest Hits Tripura Tourism, Says Minister on World Tourism Day
27th September 2024Live Kamrup Metro Schools to Conduct Daily Bag and Pocket Checks
27th September 2024WE RECOMMEND
Manipur: Blockade on NH-37 Lifted After Meeting with DC Tamenglong Over Functioning of SDO Office at Tousem
The blockade was initiated to demand the full functioning of the SDO office at the Tousem Sub-Division headquarters.
26th September 2024Geological Survey of India Launches 40-50 Exploration Projects for Critical Minerals in Northeast, 10 in Meghalaya
This initiative aims to bolster the nation’s mineral resources.
26th September 2024Manipur: Indefinite Shutdown of NH-37 in Tousem Over SDO Office Relocation
Key student bodies in Tousem have declared an indefinite shutdown of NH 37, starting from Tuesday midnight, demanding the relocation of the SDO office to Tousem.
25th September 2024Why Did Manipur Fashion Designer Robert Naorem Give Up ‘Best National Costume Award-People’s Choice’ Given by Miss Univers India?
Naorem expressed his disappointment with the Miss Universe’s decision of not including Miss Universe Manipur 2024 Danube Kangjam in the top 20 list of contestants.
24th September 2024Manipur CM Biren Applauds Police Action on Overloaded School Vehicles, Warns of Legal Consequences
Traffic Control Police Wing emphasized that schools and school vehicle operators must strictly adhere to the prescribed limits, which are set at 1.5 times the vehicle’s registered seating capacity, as outlined in the Transport Department's guidelines.
23rd September 2024