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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After the intervention of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan, all the exams being scheduled by universities since Monday have been postponed in view of the COVID-19 surge in the state.
Universities postponing various examinations include APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, University of Kerala, Calicut University, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kochi, University of Cochin Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kerala University of Health Sciences, Malayalam University and Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences Huh. University. The Kerala Governor’s office said, “The Vice-Chancellors have been requested to postpone all offline examinations from the Governor. The Governor has suggested that new dates be given based on the existing conditions.”
COVID-19: Kerala Governor asks varsities to postpone exams
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Last Updated: Apr 18, 2021, 04:37 PM IST
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According to Raj Bhavan sources, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan suggested university managements to come out with fresh dates based on the virus situation in the State.
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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Sunday requested Vice-Chancellors of various universities to postpone all offline examinations due to the soaring COVID-19 cases amid call by the Opposition Congress to cancel all the examinations.
According to Raj Bhavan sources, Khan suggested university managements to come out with fresh dates based on the virus situation in the State.
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Only one bystander permitted for each patient
Government Medical College Hospital, Kerala University and APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) have restricted entry of visitors to their premises in view of the sharp spike in COVID-19 cases.
The critical situation has prompted the hospital authorities to curb visitors’ entry from Monday onwards until further notice. Only one bystander will be permitted for each patient as part of preventing crowding. The pandemic norms will also be strictly enforced at the canteens on the campus.
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Kerala University announced a week’s restriction for visitors that commenced on Saturday and will remain in place until April 24. The curbs have been introduced in line with the guidelines issued by the Central and State governments.
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