In view of the rising Covid-19 cases in Sambalpur and around Burla, the authorities of Sambalpur University (Jyoti Vihar) on Monday decided closure of the university for a week from Tuesday.
In an order, the university said that as a preventive measure, it is decided to close the university office and PG departments from July 7 to 13.
Besides, the university asked all its employees to keep their mobile phones switched on and should be available on urgent notice or call. The employees, who are not coming to office, would work from home, the order added.
The university also said that any further development in this regard would be posted on its website.