Bhubaneswar: The Utkal University has postponed all examinations scheduled to be held on Thursday in view of Odisha bandh called by Naba Nirman Krushak Sangathan (NNKS).
“It is for information of all concerned that all the examinations under Utkal University scheduled to be held on 21.02.2019 is postponed due to all Odisha strike by Naba Nirman Krushak Sanghathan,” a statement issued by the varsity’s Controller of Examinations said.
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The re-scheduled date of the examinations will be notified later, it added.
Earlier in the day, the farmers’ body had stuck to its stand to observe the Bandh to press for their demand on Thursday, despite an appeal from the state government against holding it a day before the high school exams.
