Bhubaneswar, Oct 14: Physical classes for Class VIII and XI will begin start after the Dussehra vacations. This was informed by the School and Mass Education department.

The physical classes of both these categories were discontinued for several months in view of Covid-19 pandemic. The physical classes for Class 9 and Class 12 students are already being conducted with Covid-19 guidelines.

Earlier the state government has holidays for schools from October 9 to October 20 in view of Durga Puja followed by Kumar Purnima.