West Bengal: Schools reopen for primary, upper primary students from today
In view of an improvement in the coronavirus pandemic situation, the West Bengal government on Monday revised the Covid-19 restrictions
In view of an improvement in the coronavirus pandemic situation, the West Bengal government on Monday revised the Covid-19 restrictions in the state and announced the reopening of all primary and upper primary schools with effect from February 16.
Schools for primary and upper primary students re-opened today, February 16 in West Bengal after a gap of almost two years.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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"We have re-opened for primary and upper primary classes from today and have followed all the Covid-19 guidelines for the safety of all. Students' hands have been sanitized before they entered the school premises", Sulogna Bhattacharya, Assistant Head Mistress of a primary school in Siliguri was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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"I am enjoying the day as I have come to school after a very long gap. We are all taking precautions and wearing our masks", said a young student.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
Lipika Mukherjee, an assistant teacher at the school said, "We have been missing school and the ambience as we were teaching online for quite some time now. We all are very excited that the schools are re-opening and hope everyone remains safe and healthy while following all the COVID protocols."(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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Students from Classes 8 to 12 are already attending physical classes in the state.(HT Photo/Samir Jana)
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