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Time of India
04-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
NEET-UG marred by biometric authentication issues in A'bad
1 2 3 4 5 6 Ahmedabad: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test ( NEET-UG ) was marred by biometric authentication problems at several examination centres in the city on Sunday, causing significant delays and distress among candidates. Around 85,000 candidates took the exam across the state. Some centres, equipped with limited biometric systems, forced students to wait for some time before they were allowed to proceed to their exam halls. Multiple centres reported technical glitches in the biometric attendance system, with many students being initially denied entry due to authentication failures, particularly those with outdated Aadhaar cards. The situation led to protests from concerned parents, necessitating police intervention at locations including LD Engineering College. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Inside the hall, while the overall paper was found satisfactory by some, many complained that the physics section was particularly challenging. Neha Bhatt, a student who appeared at the LD Engineering college centre, said, "The physics questions were twisted, and the absence of additional questions added to the challenge." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Negative marking discouraged students from attempting certain questions. Chemistry and biology sections were average in terms of difficulty for most, though some found biology section to be lengthy and organic chemistry to be a tad difficult. Experts believe the difficulty level, especially in physics, could lower overall merit and reduce shared ranks. The exam was held in 566 cities in the country.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Time of India
Elderly man dies after BRTS bus hits him while crossing road in Chandkheda
Ahmedabad: An 85-year-old man died after a BRTS bus hit him at Sabarmati Crossroads in Chandkheda on Saturday afternoon. The deceased, Keshavprasad Rupkishor Tiwari, was crossing the road on his e-bike when the bus between Zundal and LD Engineering College struck him around 1.15pm. Police said the bus was operated by Travel Time contractor and driven by Faizal Sheikh. The bus hit Tiwari from the left side, causing serious injuries to his chest, waist, and right hand. Tiwari died on the spot before receiving any medical attention. Sanjay Tiwari, the deceased's son, filed a complaint at L Division Traffic Police Station. In the FIR, he stated, "My father was returning home after visiting Pranav Ayurvedic Clinic in Navrangpura for medicines and a check-up. As he was crossing the Sabarmati Crossroads, a BRTS bus coming from Sabarmati Janpath T side hit him with full speed." Sanjay Tiwari, a practising lawyer, further said, "I was informed by one Yogesh Bhati that my father was involved in an accident. I rushed to the spot and found my father's body lying by the roadside covered with a white cloth." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Keshavprasad Tiwari was a retired railway chargeman and was providing voluntary service at an ashram in Motera. He lived with his son at Khervanagar Society near Vallabh Park in Sabarmati. Police officials said that the bus has been seized for investigation. Police registered an FIR against the bus driver for causing death by negligent driving under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Further investigation and necessary legal procedures are ongoing.
