COVID-19: Schools, colleges to remain closed till March 31 in Telangana

Telangana News: The Telangana government decided to shut down schools, colleges till March 31 in the view of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the exams will be held as per the schedule issued by the education department.

Shopping malls and movie theatres will be remained closed till March 31, said the cabinet in a high-level meeting held today. In the high-level cabinet meeting held today, the government also decided to end up the budget sessions soon.

The budget session which is scheduled to be held till March 20 is likely to end by Monday. The cabinet further announced to hold the assembly session on Sunday and end it on Monday.

The government held the cabinet meeting after the second case of coronavirus reported in Hyderabad. A man with suspected coronavirus symptoms has been admitted to Gandhi Hospital. He has travel history from Italy.