Bhubaneswar, Jan. 8 -- After remaining shut for over nine months due to Covid-19 restrictions, schools for classes X and XII reopened across the State from today with adherence to the safety protocols and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the government.

As per the directives by the Odisha government, thermal screening of students, hand sanitising, wearing of masks and social distancing in classrooms are being strictly followed in all government, government-aided and private schools across the state to prevent the spread of Coronavirus infection.

Here's a look at various schools that reopened today after a hiatus of nine long months.

Scene at schools in Bhubaneswar

Students attend a class at SAI International School in Bhub...