IMPHAL, January 4: In order to ensure physical safety and security of the students in view of today’s earthquake and anticipated aftershocks, the Governor V Shanmuganathan has ordered closure of all normal classes in all the educational institutions, government/government aided & private colleges and government polytechnic institutes under Higher & Technical Education Department (S) for seven days with immediate effect.
However, in view of the ongoing Manipur University’s BA/BSc/BCom Semester Examinations held in the Colleges as Examination centres, the concerned Principals are directed to co-ordinate with MU and make all necessary arrangements to conduct the examinations in safe buildings only.
The Principals have also been directed to submit prompt reports to the State government without fail in thisregard.
The concerned Principals and Principals in charge were also told to closely monitor the conditions and liaise with the Directorate of Univ & Hr Edn, Manipur and Manipur University’s authorities to ensure the same in public interest without fail.