Bhubaneswar, April 2 -- Bhubaneswar: The Utkal University which will be observing its 50th Convocation on Saturday, April 3, 2021, has started conducting RT-PCR tests of its faculty members, students and employees ahead of Vice-President's visit to the varsity for the occasion.

As per reports, keeping the prevailing surge in COVID cases in the State in mind, the University has decided to allow only COVID negative members to participate in the programme. Those found COVID positive, will be isolated in a separate room in the University dispensary. The organisers expect around 200 people to grace the event.

Speaking about the event, Abhay Nayak, the Vice Chancellor of Utkal University said, "We have limited our guests and the awardees to a...