The deceased has been identified as 15-year-old Bhabesh Deka, a resident of Senapati Para village in Darrang. The accused, Class 10 students of same school, are in police custody.
Nigeria is notorious for abductions — considered the easiest way to earn money — but with Boko Haram not in sight this time, speculation remains about who is responsible.
CBSE, in association with the health ministry and UNICEF, launched ‘Young Warrior’ programme that seeks to engage 50 lakh young people in spreading awareness about the pandemic.
Many govt schools in Delhi have seen only 50-60% attendance in the week since schools reopened. Authorities say students may have dropped out due to financial constraints.
Issue of heavy school bags took centre stage again with govt's School Bag Policy that restricts bags to weighing no more than 10% of children's average weight at different ages.
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.
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