Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has revised its previous guidelines on graded re-opening of areas outside the coronavirus containment zones allowing the conduct of examinations in schools and colleges.
In a fresh order, the Special Relief Commissioner said that schools, colleges, other educational/coaching institutions, etc. will remain closed till 31st July, 2020. However, conduct of examinations shall be permitted.
Apart from this, the State Odisha has also decided to allow print media and electronic media to operate during weekend shutdown in 11 districts, such as Ganjam, Puri, Nayagarh, Khurda, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore and Balangir this month.
Outdoor movement of persons above 65 years of age, persons with co-morbid conditions, pregnant women, children below the age of 10 years have been advised against outdoor movement, except for essential and health purposes till June 30, 2O2O.
All agriculture, horticulture and allied activities, dairy, fisheries, animal husbandry and Allied activities have also been permitted during the weekend shutdown, the order said.
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