Schools, Colleges May Reopen Post Durga Puja In WB: CM Mamata Banerjee

Schools and colleges in West Bengal are likely to reopen post-Durga Puja vacations depending on the Covid-19 situation, stated CM Mamata Banerjee on August 5. According to the Education Department, the higher classes’ students will be the first to start their offline classes. CM also ensured that classes will be held on alternative days to avoid overcrowding. Besides, the state is receiving a "much lower number of doses" as per the population.