Govt of Manipur orders Schools to resume classes from June 21

Imphal: Government of Manipur, Directorate of Education-Schools, Manipur has ordered all schools in Manipur to resume normal classes from June 21. Educational establishment has been effectively shut in the the violence-torn state since the ethnic clash erupted on May 3.

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Director of Education (S), L. Nandakumar issued a notification to this effect on Friday.

The notice directed all Zonal Education Officers under the Department of Education-Schools, Manpiur to take necessary actions accordingly.

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In a welcome news, offline classes for Churachandpur Medical College will begin from June 19.
Students of the medical college may opt for either JNIMS or CMC as per their convenience, to attend the classes and the same may be intimated to the Dean (Academic) of CMC in writing or through e-mail: churachandpurmc@gmail.com, WhatsApp and SMS at 923-390-2692. The notice further informed that for hostel accommodation in Imphal, preference will be given to students from outside of Manipur and from outside of Greater Imphal.

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