Kaziranga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its iconic one-horned rhinoceros, reopened today for the 2024-25 tourist season, marking the end of its monsoon closure.
There are close to 40,000 vehicles that are engaged in transporting students to schools in Sri Lanka.
Upadhyay said NDMC had issued an advisory containing all necessary directions and general instructions to all Head of Schools and Head Mistress for opening of schools in off-line mode in respect to all classes.
All educational institutions across the state from 8th standard onwards resumed physical classes on 7 February, almost a month after remaining closed due to the third wave of the pandemic.
The holy shrine, a revered pilgrimage destination for millions of followers of Jagannath cult across the globe, had been closed since 10 January as the State including the pilgrim town bore the brunt of pandemic infection and fatality.
As per the government directions, school canteens and cafeteria shall remain closed and the students will have to bring in their lunch and water bottle from home. Students can also attend school without regular uniform, the order stated.
In its announcement on Sunday, the Ministry however did not say when the schools for girls would reopen,
The teaching work of children in primary schools will be done in two shifts. The first shift will go on from 8 am to 11 a.m. while the second shift will start from 11.30 a.m.
Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai likened the reopening to freedom for students from COVID-19.
The state government is likely to take a decision after a high-level meeting scheduled in a couple of days
