Bihar: BSEB announces result of teacher competency test

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) announced the results of the second phase of the competency test for teachers on Saturday.Chairman Anand Kishore, the chairman of BSEB provided a detailed breakdown of the performance across different categories.

Under classes 1 to 5, a total of 81.42 per cent passed in subjects including Bangla, Urdu, and Hindi. For class 6 to 8 teachers, the pass percentage for 7 subjects in this category is 81.41 per cent. Under 9 to 10, out of those who appeared for competency tests in 12 subjects, 84.20 per cent were declared successful and in 11 and 12, with 22 subjects in this category, 71.40 per cent of candidates passed.

Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Chairman Anand Kishore provided an update on the recently concluded second phase of the Sakshamta Exam for teachers and shared plans for the upcoming third phase.Kishore said that a total of 54,840 candidates passed in 1 to 5, 6702 candidates in the categories of 6 to 8, 3395 candidates passed the examination in 9 and 10 and 779 candidates succeeded in 11 and 12.

He further said the Sakshamta-3 Exam advertisement will be released on November 25, candidates can fill out forms from November 26 to December 8, admit cards will be issued from December 19 and the examinations will be held from December 26 to December 31 in online mode. The result will be declared on February 5, 2025.

The results of the State Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) are expected to be released next week, as confirmed by the BSEB Chairman.This phase of the competency test marks an important step in evaluating and improving teaching standards and enhances the quality of education in Bihar through comprehensive teacher competency.

The Nitish Kumar government is focusing on providing jobs to as many people in Bihar. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has already announced to give 12 lakh jobs in one year.

Sreejita De gets married again in traditional Bengali ceremony in Goa

Television actress Sreejita De has tied the knot with her partner Michael Blohm-Pape in an intimate traditional Bengali ceremony in Goa.

On Thursday, the ‘Uttaran’ actress took to her Instagram to share pictures from her wedding, writing in the caption, “Cherished for life, taken forever…”

Sreejita and Blohm-Pape had previously exchanged vows in a Catholic ceremony in Germany last year. Prior to the wedding, the couple celebrated a series of pre-wedding ceremonies, including Mehendi, Haldi, and Sangeet.

In the images, the couple is seen striking romantic poses. On her special day, Sreejita wore a maroon and gold saree. The blouse was embellished with delicate gold embroidery that complemented the saree’s intricate detailing. To complete her look, the former Bigg Boss contestant chose traditional jewellery, including a heavy gold necklace and statement earrings. Her hair was styled in a traditional bridal bun adorned with fresh flowers. Michael complemented her in a white and gold sherwani.

The actress also shared photos from her Mehendi ceremony on her Instagram stories.

Sreejita wore a sparkling gold sequin top paired with a vibrant, colour-blocked drape skirt, and completed the look with a trendy biker-style jacket. Meanwhile, Michael sported an ivory Indo-western suit, accessorized with a striking designer jacket.

In the caption, she wrote, “A story that our children will tell their children… Of love, togetherness, and beyond this world!! #AlwaysForever… Some moments from our mehendi ceremony…”

Sreejita De and Michael Blohm Pape tied the knot in July 2023 after dating for nearly five years. Michael had proposed to the actress in a romantic setting in Paris in 2021.

Explaining why it was important for them to marry according to both Catholic and Bengali traditions, Sreejita mentioned that they wanted to honour and respect both of their cultures.

On the work front, Sreejita De is widely known for playing Mukta Rathore in Colors TV’s “Uttaran”, one of the longest-running shows, and Dilruba in Star Plus’s supernatural thriller “Nazar”. She has also appeared in shows like “Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka”!, “Tum Hi Ho Bandhu Sakha Tumhi”, “Piya Rangrezz”, and “Bigg Boss 16.”