Coronavirus threat: University shuts hostels, sports activities and postpones PG-exams

Srinagar: In wake of Coronavirus threat, University of Kashmir has closed all the hostels till further orders. The Varsity has also postponed PG-examinations including internals till 31 March.
On Saturday different department of Kashmir University issued formal orders, copies of which lie with KNT, in wake of Coronavirus threat.
An order issued by the Varsity reads: “Consequent upon the decision taken in the Deans Committee meeting and its approval by the authorities in view of the pandamicity of Coronavirus and the advisory issued by the Government, to avoid congregation, all the boys and girls Hostels of Main Campus and Zakura Campus shall remain closed with effect from Monday that is from March 16 till further orders.”
Another circular issued by Deputy Registrar Academic Affairs reads that in of the COVID-19 scare and the advisory issued by the government, all the PG Examinations including internals have been postponed till March 31, 2020. The order further reads that in the interest of students the concerned teachers are advised to upload the study material of their respective subjects on the University Website.
In yet another order issued by Coordinator DPE&S, all sports activities have been postponed till further orders in wake of Coronavirus threat. One more order reads that the Health Club of the Directorate in Varsity will also remain closed till further orders as a precautionary measure. (KNT)

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