Due to the 'forced' closure, the academic calendar of NLSIU has suffered. Few mid-term internal exams that were scheduled for next week have been postponed.

But students are not complaining and have welcomed the decision of the authorities.

'It's a pandemic and the authorities have taken the right decision to keep the university closed for 10 days. The health of the students is important and should be taken care of,' said a second year student of the university.

Moreover, with the death of 16-year-old girl due to H1N1 virus in Bijapur district Wednesday night, the fatalities due to swine flu in the state has gone up to 20, health officials here said.

The victim, Sunanda Kandawal, was admitted to the Al Ameen Medical College Hospital in Bijapur Tuesday with pneumonia. She tested positive for H1N1 Thursday evening, said health officials.

The city Thursday reported 21 confirmed cases of swine flu.