Over 86 per cent candidates pass Class 10 board exams in Bengal
Sixty-six candidates feature among the top 10.
Purba Medinipur, Kalimpong and Kolkata were among the top three districts with the highest percentage of successful candidates, WBBSE president Ramanuj Ganguly told reporters here.
Kolkata, May 2 (PTI) A high 86.57 per cent out of 9,69,425 candidates passed this year's Class 10 Madhaymik examination, the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education announced on Friday morning.
Adrit Sarkar from Raiganj Coronation High School in Uttar Dinajpur district occupied the top rank, scoring 696 marks and 99.43 per cent.
Anubhav Biswas and Soumya Pal jointly stood second with 694 marks. While Biswas is a student of Vivekananda Vidyamandir of Malda, Pal studied at Bishnupur High School in Bankura.
With 693 marks, Ishani Chakraborty of Kotulpur Sarojbasini School, Bankura, occupied the third spot, the WBBSE said.
She emerged the topper among female candidates in this year's secondary exams.
When approached by reporters, Adrit said he studied eight-nine hours a day while preparing for the exam.
'I studied whenever I liked; may be eight-nine hours in a day on an average,' he said, flanked by his beaming parents.
Adrit said he is keen to pursue medical science in future after Class 12.
The Class 10 board exams were held from February 10 to 22. PTI SUS RBT
This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
"Where Have You Gone?" Family Of Airhostess On Crashed Air India Plane
They are on their knees on the floor, frantically flipping through family photo albums. Tears continue to stream down their faces as they search for her picture: Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a crew member on the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take off. The plane was headed to Gatwick airport in the UK, Air India said, when it crashed in a civilian area near the airport. "The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals," Air India posted on X. The family members of Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam are gathered on the red-tiled floor consoling each other as they were informed of the crash. "My child, my child, I raised with these hands, where have you gone? I want to see you. Where are you," a woman is heard saying in the video. "Please bring my phone, I need to see her photos. I am going crazy," another woman is heard saying. VIDEO | Ahmedabad plane crash: Family members of Nganthoi Sharma Kongbrailatpam, a crew member on board Air India flight AI171 en route to London, break down in grief upon receiving news of the tragic incident. #AhmedabadPlaneCrash #planecrash (Full video available on PTI… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2025 Merely two minutes into the ascent, at around 1.40 p.m., the aircraft lost altitude and crashed into a medical college hostel building in the Meghani Nagar area, sparking a massive fire and widespread panic in the locality. Rescue personnel reported that the black box of the aircraft has been recovered and will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the crash. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is one of the most advanced jets in service and experts say it has a generally strong safety record, with no previous fatal accidents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the tragedy is "heartbreaking beyond words". "The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words," PM Modi posted on X. "In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected," the Prime Minister added. In the wake of the crash, the Gujarat government has set up a control room at the State Emergency Operation Centre. Citizens and relatives of passengers can reach the center via phone: 079-232-51900 or mobile: 9978405304. Additionally, Ahmedabad Civil Hospital has released two emergency numbers - 6357373831 and 6357373841 - for inquiries related to patient care and trauma center assistance.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Ahmedabad plane crash: Video shows locals running for cover amid panic; eyewitnesses recall explosion and aftermath
In a tragic incident, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner carrying 242 passengers crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday, June 12. According to the first official visuals shared by the news agency PTI , the plane crashed on top of a building in the city. Following this video, multiple videos and images started surfacing on the internet; among them, one video showcased locals on the ground running for cover following the crash. In some videos circulating on social media, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft could be seen losing altitude quickly and crashing in the Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad International Airport. Credit: X | @iiamitverma Visuals of locals running for cover surface online Air India said that the flight, AI-171, was heading towards London's Gatwick from Ahmedabad. Of the total passengers, 169 were Indians, 53 were British, 1 was Canadian, and 7 were Portuguese nationals. According to PTI, visuals surfaced online that showed people running away moments after the Air India flight AI-171 crashed at the Ahmedabad airport. Along with this, there are multiple videos and footage that have surfaced on social media showing the horrific moment the plane went down and caught fire. VIDEO | Ahmedabad Air Crash: Visuals show people running away moments after the Air India flight AI-171 crashed after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport. The Boeing aircraft, which could be seen losing altitude quickly, crashed in Meghaninagar area near the Ahmedabad… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 12, 2025 Eyewitnesses share the horror of the moment Along with the visuals and pictures, many eyewitnesses recounted the plane crash horror. One told PTI that dead bodies and debris were scattered all over the place. While another quoted, "I was at home when we heard a massive sound. When we went out to see what had happened, there was a layer of thick smoke in the air." He said when they went there, they saw the dead bodies and debris from the crashed aircraft were scattered all over. According to another witness, her son was inside a hostel building when the plane smashed into it. 'My son had gone to the hostel during lunch break, and the plane crashed there. My son is safe, and I have spoken to him,' Ramila told ANI. 🚨 Air India Crash Update | Survivor's Story 🗣️ 'My son had gone to the hostel during lunch break, and the plane crashed there. My son is safe, and I have spoken to him. He jumped from the second floor, so he suffered some injuries.' — Prashant (@prashant10gaur) June 12, 2025 For more news and current affairs from around the world, please visit Indiatimes News. First Published: Jun 12, 2025, 19:00 IST Sneha is a dedicated writer with a passion for storytelling that enthrals and inspires the readers. With a background in Health and Wellness, she brings a unique perspective to every narrative. As a journalist, she aims to find solutions with authenticity and credibility. Read More 12/6/2025 19:17:6
&w=3840&q=100)
First Post
2 hours ago
- First Post
Ahmedabad plane crash: One survivor found in Air India flight, say police
One survivor has been found among the passengers of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, according to police commissioner GS Malik read more People near the debris of the Air India plane that crashed moments after taking off from the airport, in Ahmedabad, Thursday, June 12, 2025. The London-bound plane was carrying 242 passengers. PTI The rescuers have found one survivor among the passengers of the Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad, according to the police. Ahmedabad Police Commissioner GS Malik said, 'The police found one survivor in seat number 11A.' The Air India flight AI171 had 242 passengers and 12 crew members. Minutes after the takeoff, the flight crashed into a hostel of a medical college. This a developing story. It will be updated as details emerge. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
