The Director-General of Higher Education of Haryana announced that All Colleges and Universities in Haryana will remain closed till April 30. Earlier today, the state government announced the closure of schools for students of Classes 9 to 12.

Because of the growing number of coronavirus cases in the state, the decision to close schools, colleges, and universities before the end of April was taken.

Haryana Minister Kanwar Pal today said, Due to rising COVID-19 cases, schools for Classes 9 to 12 will also be closed till April 30.

The state government had already shut primary and secondary schools (Classes 1 to 8) in view of rising cases of COVID-19 and also canceled Class 10 board exams and postponed Class 12 board exams. The new dates will be announced later.