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News18
2 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Himachal: Primary teachers end hunger strike after meeting education minister
Shimla, June 7 (PTI) Primary teachers in Himachal Pradesh ended their 43-day hunger strike on Saturday after the state government assured them that their demands would be addressed. A meeting was held here with Education Minister Rohit Thakur, and a consensus was reached on around 20-21 points, following which the teachers decided to end the strike. It was also decided that the directorate of primary and higher education was to remain the same. Apart from this, the government will also reconsider the suspended teachers, Thakur said, adding that the teachers were assured that their promotions would not be hindered. On March 28, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet approved the elevation of the directorate of elementary education to the directorate of school education. This new directorate would oversee education from pre-nursery to Class 12, while the directorate of higher education would be responsible for managing colleges and addressing all aspects of higher education. Following this decision, around 10 teachers were suspended for protesting, making derogatory remarks against the government and being absent from school. Jagdish Sharma, President of the Primary Teachers' Association of Himachal Pradesh, confirmed that the strike was called off after the meeting with Thakur. Sharma further stated that a committee is likely to be constituted to form a directorate of primary and higher education governed by a single director. First Published: June 07, 2025, 19:30 IST
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
HPBOSE Class 12 Result 2025: Himachal Board revises results after evaluation error, pass percentage rises to 88.64%
HPBOSE Class 12 Result 2025: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education issued a revised result of its Class 12 exam on Wednesday after correcting an error in the evaluation process of the English paper. The revised results showed that 88.64 per cent of the students who appeared in the exam held in March have passed, a marked improvement from the previous figure of 83.16 per cent. Moreover, 76,315 of the total 86,373 students have now been declared passed, 3,838 placed under the compartment category and 5,868 have failed. The initial results, announced on May 17, had shown 71,591 students as passed, 5,847 under compartment, and 8,581 as failed. The board reevaluated the Class-12 English paper using the correct answer keys following a 'human error' in the compilation of marks for the paper, which was cancelled once, officials said. The paper held on March 8 was rescheduled for March 29 after teachers at the Government Senior Secondary School in Chowari in Chamba district mistakenly opened the question paper of Class 12 in place of Class 10, a day before the exam on March 7. After announcing the Class-12 board exam results on May 17, the board received complaints from many students who secured lower marks in English. The matter was brought to the notice of the authorities by the Himachal Pradesh Government Teachers Union (HPGTU) and private school associations, prompting Education Minister Rohit Thakur to ask the board to probe the matter and take appropriate action. The board initiated an inquiry, which found that wrong answer keys of the cancelled paper had been uploaded due to a 'human error' that led to the discrepancies, the state board's Secretary Vishal Sharma said. Accepting the mistake, the board had said the answer sheets would be reevaluated and the marks would only be increased not cut in the amended results.
India Today
22-05-2025
- India Today
Himachal Board to re-check Class 12 English marks after wrong answer key used
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has confirmed it will re-evaluate Class 12 English paper marks after a 'human error' caused incorrect evaluation for many students. Turns out, the wrong answer key was used while checking the mistake came to light soon after the Class 12 board results were declared on Saturday. Many students were shocked to see unusually low marks in English, and several complaints poured THE ERROR HAPPENEDThe paper had already faced a hiccup earlier. It was supposed to be held on March 8, but was rescheduled to March 29 after a mix-up at a school in Chamba district. Teachers there mistakenly opened the Class 12 English paper instead of the Class 10 one on March 7. After the results were out, the Himachal Pradesh Government Teachers Union and private school associations raised concerns. This pushed Education Minister Rohit Thakur to ask for a full inquiry by HPBOSE confirmed the wrong answer key had been uploaded. According to the board's secretary Vishal Sharma, this led to marks being wrongly HAPPENS NOWThe board has said only those students who scored lower than expected will have their answer sheets checked again. Importantly, marks will only go up, not down, in the revised results which will be announced fix is a relief for many students who were stressed about the unexpected drop in their English scores. Keep an eye on the HPBOSE website for updates.(With PTI inputs)
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
After Student Complaints, Himachal Board To Recheck Class 12 English Answer Sheets
HPBOSE Class 12 Results 2025: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced that it will re-evaluate the Class 12 English exam papers. According to board officials, the decision follows the discovery of a "human error" in the compilation of marks for the paper, which had earlier been cancelled once. The exam, originally held on March 8, was rescheduled to March 29 after teachers mistakenly opened a Class 12 question paper instead of the Class 10 paper, prompting the rescheduling, according to news agency PTI. Following the announcement of the Class 12 board results on Saturday, HPBOSE began receiving complaints from numerous students dissatisfied with their English scores. The issue was flagged by the Himachal Pradesh Government Teachers Union (HPGTU) along with several private school associations. This led Education Minister Rohit Thakur to direct the board to investigate and take corrective action. According to HPBOSE Secretary Vishal Sharma, the probe revealed that incorrect answer keys had been uploaded for the cancelled exam due to human oversight, leading to discrepancies in the scores. Acknowledging the mistake, the board has assured that affected students' answer sheets will be re-evaluated. Any changes in marks will only reflect upward revisions; no marks will be deducted in the revised results, which are expected to be released soon.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
HP board's English exam re-evaluation helps 5,724 kids pass Class XII
1 2 The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education ( HPBOSE ) on Wednesday announced its Class XII results afresh after re-evaluating answersheets of the English exam. In the process, the pass percentage of Class XII improved by 5.48%, rising from 83.16% to 88.64%. According to a notification issued by the board, an additional 5,724 students passed in the revised results. In the Class XII result declared on Saturday, 71,591 students passed the exams. This number has now increased to 76,315. The board re-evaluated its English answersheets and amended the result after parents and teachers across the state complained of low marking in the subject. The board clarified on Tuesday that the low marking in the English subject was due to the wrong answer key and that it would declare the results afresh. The matter of poor scores in the English exam was first brought to the notice of the authorities by the Himachal Pradesh Government Teachers' Union (HPGTU) and private school associations, prompting education minister Rohit Thakur to ask the board to probe the matter and take appropriate action. The board initiated an inquiry, which found that wrong answer keys of the cancelled paper had been uploaded due to a "human error" and this led to discrepancies, HPBOSE secretary Vishal Sharma had said earlier.
