Daijiworld Media Network - Tumakuru (SP)

Tumakuru, Jan 12: Primary and secondary education minister B C Nagesh, clarified that there is no proposal before the government to close down schools and colleges for the present. He was speaking to students after initiating the work of shifting the power transmission line currently located within the boys government PU college at Tiptur in the district.

"Everyone should maintain social distance and wear masks. People should stick to Covid rules without exception. Because of the fact that classes are not being held properly for the last two years, students are facing problems. Examinations were not properly held. The parents need not worry. The experts are of the opinion that coronavirus intensity will come down either this month or by mid-March. Therefore, annual exams will be held without any problem. The deputy commissioners have been vested with special powers to order closure of businesses in taluks where Covid positivity rate is over five percent," he explained.