TN Issues SOPs For Jallikattu, Only 150 Spectators Or 50% Seating Capacity Allowed

Mumbai: Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday issued SOPs for organising ‘Jallikattu’, which is practised as a part of Pongal celebrations.

Only 150 spectators or 50% of the total seating capacity, whichever is lesser, will be allowed. The state government has also mandated full COVID-19 vaccination or negative RT-PCR test report, not older than 48 hours. Also Read: Kerala Limits Wedding & Funeral Gatherings To Maximum 50 Guests Amid COVID Surge

Earlier today, the university semester examinations scheduled for later this month in the state have been postponed indefinitely due to the COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu.

Higher Education Minister K Ponmudi said the decision has been taken in consultation with Chief Minister MK Stalin who is keen on the welfare of the students.

“All university exams are being deferred indefinitely due to the surging covid numbers. The revised schedule will be announced later,” he told reporters. Presently, colleges are closed for study holidays and if there are complaints of any institution remaining open, they will be asked to close down, he added.

Amid a surge in coronavirus infections over the past few days, Tamil Nadu on Sunday reported 12,895 new cases while its active infections touched 51,335.

A total of 12 people have died due to coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total death toll in the state to 36,855.

As many as 1,808 people have been recovered from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. With this, the cumulative recoveries have risen to 27,12,096 in the state.

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