Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, May 12: Goa University has decided to suspend online classes at the university as well as affiliated colleges from May 11 to 24, during the curfew period as an increasing number of families in the state are battling with Covid-19 infections. The University has also declared vacation for students and teaching staff of the varsity and affiliated institutes.

"In view of the curfew, the university has decided to suspend the conduct of online classes for programmes offered at the campus and at also at its affiliated colleges from May 11 to 24, 2021," registrar Radhika Nayak, has said in a circular issued on Monday, May 10.

This two week period will be considered as vacation for teachers and students, the circular states.

"Non-vacation staff shall continue to work from home as per the directives of their respective directorates/institutions. Affiliated colleges offering professional programmes governed by statutory councils/bodies shall, however, continue to follow the guidelines/advisories of their respective councils if issued in this regards," the circular stated.