Many schools, colleges were damaged in cyclone 'Fani' in Odisha

A number of schools and colleges have been badly affected by cyclone Fani in the state and the government is taking all steps to ensure the situation returns to normalcy soon, said Sanjaya Singh, Secretary, Information and Public Relations, here on Monday."Many schools and colleges across 14 districts have suffered extensive damage due to cyclone Fani. Exams of the maximum number of institutions were postponed. NEET exams were also rescheduled to May 20 so that children going to give their exams do not face any troubles," he said."All colleges have been instructed to take care of the students who will come to give their exams. Many schools have been badly damaged in the cyclone but we will ensure they are up and running before the summer vacation ends," Singh told ANI here.Singh also said that relief has been given to 17.92 lakh people approximately, meaning almost 80 per cent of the affected people had received help from the government till now.Speaking about the situation of ...