Bhubaneswar, Jan. 11 -- Degree colleges, universities, technical and other professional institutions in Odisha reopened today for final year students of UG, PG and diploma programmes of 2020-21 academic year.

The institutions were closed since the last nine months due to the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent nationwide lockdown in March.

Amid concerns regarding the spread of coronavirus infections, students across the State attended classes physically while adhering to all the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the government which include social distancing, sanitisation and use of masks.

Here's a look at various higher educational institutions that reopened today

Student wearing masks arrive Ravenshaw College in Cuttack after t...