Tamil Nadu Government has ordered all colleges, universities and deemed universities to conduct only online classes from today due to rising Covid 19 cases. An order issued by Chief Secretary Rajeev Ranjan said colleges should complete all practical classes and exams before 31st of this month. The colleges have been asked to conduct end semester exams only in online mode.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The colleges were reopened for all classes on February 8 this year. State Government has already decided to close schools for students of Classes IX, X and XI from yesterday. Classes will be conducted for the students in online or digital mode. Hostels are also to be closed. The board exams will be conducted in accordance with the standard operating procedures for Covid 19. </span><br />