New Delhi: June 1: Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ was admitted to AIIMS on Tuesday for post Covid complications. His condition is stable, aides said.
The 61-year-old minister was rushed to the hospital following complains of low level of oxygen. Nishank had tested positive for the virus in April this year.
AIIMS sources said there was nothing serious and treatment has started.
This development comes ahead of a scheduled meeting for CBSE Board exams for Class 12. (IANS)
CBSE board exams 2021: Class 12 examinations cancelled in view of COVID-19 pandemic
In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, CBSE Class 12 exams have been cancelled this year.
As reported by ANI, in view of uncertain conditions due to COVID-19 and feedback obtained from stakeholders, it has been decided that Class 12 Board Exams would not be held this year. CBSE to take steps to compile results of Class 12 students as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.
Like last year, in case some students desire to take the exams, such an option would be provided to them by CBSE, as and when the situation becomes conducive. The results will be made as per well-defined objective criteria in a time-bound manner.
Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal has been admitted to New Delhi's All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) due to post-Covid complications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting on CBSE Class XII board exams on Tuesday evening, sources in the government told IANS.During the high-level meeting, the Prime Minister will hold a discussion on various issues related to the .