KOHIMA: The Nagaland government ordered the closure of all the schools in the State, including the residential ones, for students of Classes 1 to 8 with immediate effect. Chief Secretary J. Alam, in his order, said that regular classes for students of 9 to 12 will continue for now following the necessary SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures). Meanwhile, Governor R.N. Ravi requested the Church leaders to influence people to follow the Coronavirus protocols. (IANS)