State board begins offline practical exams for Class 10,12

Amid increasing spread of coronavirus infection, the Jharkhand Academic Council on Tuesday started practical examinations in offline mode for classes 10 and 12 board examinees. However, Ranchi University postponed its offline semester examinations for undergraduate and postgraduate students in light of spike in Covid-19 cases, officials said on Tuesday. Its principal UC Mehta said, “In view of rising cases of Covid-19, we have postponed offline semester examinations for UG and PG students. The fresh examination date will be declared in a day or two.” Public relation officer of Ranchi University PK Jha said, “In a meeting of the university’s Covid-19 cell on Tuesday, it was decided to resume online classes till further notice.” Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee University, Ranchi, has postponed offline classes till April 17. So far, six students from class 10, one from class 8 and one from class 12 informed that they have tested positive.” She said “A Covid-19 test drive was conducted in my school on March 31, where samples of 94 people, including teachers and non-teaching staff, were taken.