Anand Kishore

No shoes, only flip flops allowed for students giving board exams in Bihar

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) on Sunday asked its students to appear for exams while wearing slippers or flip-flops and not shoes and socks. Defending the decision, the state education minister said that the decision has been taken to save time spent on checking to prevent cheating. 

Feb 19, 2018, 10:22 AM IST

Gandhi Maidan in Patna to be transformed as 'city square'

Historic Gandhi Maidan in the heart of the town would be transformed into 'city square' as prevalent in prominent cities abroad and it would be made the "most happening place" by facilitating various activities.

Aug 17, 2017, 20:18 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) rubbishes Bihar 'topper scam'

Branding the Bihar topper scam news as utter rubbish, the Janata Dal (United) on Friday said the news is being used by certain outlets in the media for the sheer purpose of sensationalism.

Jun 02, 2017, 12:13 PM IST

Bihar Matriculation examination begins

Matriculation examination started today in Bihar amid tight security and strict vigilance to prevent mass scale cheating.

Mar 01, 2017, 19:49 PM IST

CCTVs monitor Class 10 exam in Bihar

CCTV cameras were at work on Wednesday as more than one million students across Bihar took the first of the Class 10 examination.

Mar 01, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

Bihar toppers scam: BSEB de-recognizes 68 inter colleges, 19 schools across state

Ruby Rai, an accused in the Bihar toppers scam, did not write her examination copy herself but it was written by someone else, police had said.

Oct 18, 2016, 20:13 PM IST

Bihar School Examination Board suspends affiliation of 36 schools for non-compliance

BSEB on Tuesday decided to suspend affiliation of 36 schools and colleges across the state.

Sep 06, 2016, 23:15 PM IST

Bihar toppers row: Anand Kishore appointed BSEB chairman; hunt on for accused

Senior IAS officer and Patna Divisional Commissioner Anand Kishore has been appointed Chairman of beleaguered Bihar School Examination Board Chairman.

Jun 09, 2016, 10:30 AM IST