Educational institutions in Uttarakhand and Assam will reopen from November onwards with strict adherence to the COVID protocol. Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that normal classes would reopen in Assam for students from class six to postgraduate level, adding that schools would be closed for students up to class five. The government has permitted to reopen private schools and coaching centers from 2nd November. However, it would not mind if private schools wanted to continue with online classes. The 'Unlock 5' guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs have allowed schools to reopen gradually across the country after 15th October.

Source: dna October 19, 2020 06:21 UTC