Educational institutes in Haryana shut till Jan 26
SGT Times Reporter
The Haryana government on Monday decided to keep all schools and colleges closed till January 26 in view of the increasing cases of Covid. Education Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar said online teaching would continue during this time and schools and colleges would focus on the preparation of the upcoming examination. Amid surge, the authorities have extended the Covid curbs to eight more districts. Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal issued orders for Sirsa, Rewari, Jind, Fatehabad, Mahendragarh, Kaithal, Bhiwani and Hisar in Group A districts. Cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes will remain closed along with sports complexes, stadia and swimming pools. Entry to all entertainment parks remains prohibited. The offices, both government and private, except for emergency or essential services, are advised to function with 50% attendance. Moreover, the malls and markets will be allowed to open up to 6 pm. The bars and restaurants are allowed to operate with 50% seating capacity.
