The direction is given with a view to maintain a uniform academic session across the state both for those affiliated to the state board as well as CBSE, an order by director of Education(s) L Nandakumar Singh stated.

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The Manipur government’s decision on reopening of normal classes in schools and colleges in the state was taken at the state cabinet meeting held in Imphal on Friday.

The number of examination centres will be doubled from 101 in view of the pandemic and the centres have been identified, COHSEM said.

Expert said the National Education Policy, which was approved by the cabinet in July 2020, with its focus on foundational or early learning, could help, but its implementation is likely to be slow.

MECI Explorer School Changangei, Paree Imom Singdamshang Langjing and Tiny Tots English School Dewlahland, were among the six private schools shut down

The last date for online submission for class XI has been extended till November 11 and for class XII it has been extended till November 13.

The AMSU cautioned that it will take up necessary actions against any school authorities if they are found terminating teachers and staff without giving a valid reason.

Upgradation of the government schools will be of great help in reducing the financial burden faced by parents in their children’s education, the AISF said

SOP is for partial reopening of schools and not for regular classes, minister Th Radheshyam stated.

We are mainly concerned about when the schools and colleges are going to re-open and how should we engage the students till they re-open and begin regular classes.