Odisha PG Medical Exam Paper Shared on WhatsApp During Test, Probe Underway

  GUWAHATI: The Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS) has ordered an internal inquiry into the alleged circulation of photographs of a question paper during a postgraduate medical examination, days after the Centre tightened measures against examination fraud following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. ALSO READ: New Book ‘Emails From My Grandpa – Part 2’ Released…

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Centre Approves RBI Proposal for Polymer ₹10 and ₹20 Notes for Field Trials, No Plan to Replace Paper Currency

  GUWAHATI: The Centre has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) proposal to introduce polymer banknotes in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations for field trials, while clarifying that there is no proposal to replace existing paper currency with polymer notes, the Ministry of Finance informed the Lok Sabha. ALSO READ: Parliamentary IT Panel Calls Meta, X,…

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Centre Replaces Education Secretary Amid Nationwide Protests Over NEET Paper Leak

  GUWAHATI: In a significant administrative reshuffle amid mounting protests over examination paper leaks, the Centre has replaced Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, marking the first major bureaucratic move since demands for accountability intensified across the country. ALSO READ: Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike After Centre Assures NEET Reforms According to a late-night government notification issued…

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PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases, Vows Strict Action

  GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 23, announced that the government has decided to establish fast-track courts to ensure the speedy trial of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those involved. ALSO READ: Poor Condition of Wooden Bridge Near Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Road in Guwahati Raises Safety Concerns for Commuters In a…

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GUTA Calls for White Paper as AASU Questions ₹2.08-Crore VIP Project Amid Gauhati University Financial Concerns

  GUWAHATI: The reported financial crisis at Gauhati University has triggered fresh concern from two key stakeholders, with the Gauhati University Teachers' Association (GUTA) demanding the immediate publication of a White Paper on the institution's finances, while the All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has questioned the university's decision to spend ₹2.08 crore on a VIP…

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Three Arrested in Maharashtra TET Paper Leak Racket; Exam Questions Seized Before Scheduled Test

  GUWAHATI: A day before the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) was scheduled to be held, police foiled an alleged paper leak racket in Bhiwandi by arresting three persons and recovering question papers believed to be meant for the examination. ALSO READ: Maharashtra TET 2026 Postponed a Day Before Exam Over Suspected Question Paper Leak According…

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Maharashtra TET 2026 Postponed a Day Before Exam Over Suspected Question Paper Leak

  GUWAHATI: The Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026, scheduled to be held on Sunday, June 28 has been postponed after authorities detected a suspected question paper leak in Bhiwandi, Thane district, prompting a police investigation. ALSO READ: Section 163 BNSS Imposed Near Special TET Exam Centres Across Assam Ahead of June 28 Test The Maharashtra…

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NEET-UG 2026 Retest Under Tight Security; Paper Setters Kept in Isolation Till June 21

  GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Education and the National Testing Agency (NTA) have put in place extensive security measures for the NEET-UG 2026 retest, including isolating all personnel involved in preparing the question paper at a secure undisclosed location until the examination concludes on June 21. ALSO READ: Portfolio Distribution for Assam Council of Ministers Announced…

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NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide After Exam Cancellation Amid Paper Leak Controversy

  GUWAHATI: A NEET-UG aspirant from Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district died by suicide after reportedly falling into depression following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination amid the ongoing paper leak controversy. ALSO READ: Garbage Dump Under Guwahati Club Stadium Flyover Raises Sanitation Concerns The student, identified as Akanksha Chaturvedi, was among the lakhs of candidates…

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Opinion | When Merit Suffers: The Price of Negligence in the NEET Paper Leak Scandal

  “When negligence and misconduct force a national examination to be repeated, the nation pays twice; once with public money and again with the shattered dreams of honest students” The alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 question paper has emerged as one of the most disturbing educational scandals in India…

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NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra-Based Institute Founder in Latur, Total 10 Arrested

  GUWAHATI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre (RCC) in Latur, Maharashtra, in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, officials said on Monday. ALSO READ: Assam CM Orders Strict Monitoring to Prevent Rise in Prices of Essential Commodities The arrest was made on Sunday…

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Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability

  GUWAHATI: A protest was organised by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) in Guwahati on Saturday, May 16, against the NEET-UG question paper leak, with the student body accusing the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) of failing to ensure a fair examination process. ALSO READ: World Dengue Day Observed Across Kamrup Metro; Awareness Programmes…

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Indian Medical Association Condemns Alleged NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak, Seeks Action Against NTA

  GUWAHATI: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has written to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan expressing concern over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and demanding immediate action against those responsible. ALSO READ: Three Arrested in Guwahati Theft Case, Stolen Aluminium Frames Recovered In the letter dated Thursday, May 14, the IMA stated that repeated controversies…

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NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination Scheduled for June 21 Following Paper Leak Row

  GUWAHATI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially announced that the re-examination for NEET (UG) 2026 will be conducted on Sunday, June 21, after the original examination was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak. ALSO READ: Fuel Prices in Guwahati Surge as Petrol Touches ₹101, Diesel at ₹92 The announcement was made through the…

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