As many as 96.07% students passed the Class X annual examinations conducted by the Board of Secondary Education (BSE), Odisha, with girls outperforming boys. Top districts for pass rates were Cuttack and Jagatsinghpur. Rechecking applications accepted until June 12.
BJD criticizes BJP for welcoming candidates with controversial backgrounds and criminal activities, highlighting instances of vandalism, assault, land grabbing, and money laundering. The article also mentions allegations against BJP nominees and counter-accusations between the two parties.
The electronic voting machines (EVMs) for Ranchi parliamentary seats are stored in six strongrooms at Pandra Bazaar Samiti premises with a three-tier security arrangement. Border Security Force, state armed police, and district armed police guard the strongrooms. Continuous surveillance by CCTV cameras and patrolling outside the premises ensure security.