An important news has come out for the students and parents studying in West Bengal. West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has announced major changes in the summer holidays of 2026. Whereas usually children used to get a long summer break in May-June, now the duration of holidays has been reduced to only 6 days. The board says that this decision has been taken to balance the academic session and reduce study pressure. According to the new guidelines, now the summer break will be from May 11 to May 17 only. According to the WBBSE Board, this decision will reduce the study pressure on children and will not harm them academically.

Summer vacation reduced from 11 days to 6 days

Taking a big decision, West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has reduced the summer vacation available to students from 11 days to 6 days. This decision will be applicable to every school recognized by the board. There is a lot of mixed reaction on this. The board says that the total holidays for the year have to be kept within a certain limit, due to which the summer holidays have been reduced.

You will get 25 consecutive days long leave on festivals

In West Bengal, even though this time the board has reduced the summer holidays from 11 days to only 6 days, there is also a good news for students and teachers. The board has made a big increase in holidays during festivals. This time there will be a long holiday of 25 consecutive days on big festivals like Durga Puja, Kali Puja and Bhaiphonta. This means that holidays may be less in the summer season but there will be plenty of rest during festivals. This change has brought relief to all, students, parents and school staff. The long festival break will not only provide mental rest but will also increase the opportunity to spend time with family.

Supplementary sheet closed in 12th board exam

West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has taken many other big decisions, under which it has completely stopped giving supplement sheets in the 12th class board examination to be held in the year 2026. That means now students will not get any extra sheet i.e. supplement sheet during the examination. Now students will have to give their answers in the given answer sheet only.

on copies Signature Mandatory

West Bengal Board has implemented a new rule this year to make the examination process more strict and transparent. Now the signature of the examiner or invigilator will be mandatory on the last page of the answer sheet of every student. If this signature is not found on any copy then the answer sheet may be considered invalid. With this rule, the possibilities of changing copies, adding pages or errors in testing will be reduced and students will get marks in a fair manner.

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After the start of voting for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday urged the voters of the state to vote in large numbers as this is a golden opportunity to teach a lesson to the opportunistic rulers who have betrayed the people. A total of 3.75 crore voters will decide the electoral fate of 1,314 candidates in the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections.

Kharge said this big thing

In this phase, the fate of the opposition grand alliance’s chief ministerial face Tejashwi Yadav and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and deputy chief ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha along with 16 ministers is also at stake. Kharge posted on ‘X’, ‘Voting for the first phase of assembly elections has started in Bihar, the birthplace of democracy. I appeal to the voters of Bihar to use their constitutional rights in maximum numbers and provide a new direction of change to the state after 20 years.

He said that we have to build such a Bihar where the future of the youth of the state is secure and they do not have to suffer the brunt of unemployment and migration. The Congress President said, ‘Every section of the society – Dalit, Mahadalit, tribal, backward, extremely backward, economically weak, minorities – should get equal rights and we should create a new definition of social justice so that Bihar’s contribution in the progress of the country increases.’

He emphasized, ‘Today, the aware people of Bihar have a golden opportunity to teach a lesson to the opportunistic rulers who have betrayed the public in the last 20 years by branding corruption, misgovernance and jungle raj as ‘development’. Don’t let this opportunity go. Kharge said, ‘I especially appeal to the youth who are voting for the first time, that they should not waste this opportunity and must exercise their franchise for change. Do vote and encourage your friends and family too. ,

What did Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi say?

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called on voters to vote to protect democracy and the Constitution. He posted on ‘X’, ‘My dear brothers, sisters, mothers and youth of Bihar! Today is the day to decide your future with your own hands. Come out in large numbers and participate in the great festival of democracy.

Priyanka Gandhi said, ‘Vote for jobs, education, health and bright future of Bihar, to protect your democracy, constitution and right to vote.’

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April Rule Change: Today is the last day of the month and tomorrow i.e. from April 1, the new financial year will begin, with which many new rules will apply. Like the end of every month, this time too many big changes are going to happen in the country. These changes can affect everyday life, including changes in the prices of LPG cylinders, changes in bank account transactions and change in credit card fee. Apart from this, the cost of travel may increase due to increase in toll tax. Let’s look at those ten big changes that are going to happen soon.

Changes in LPG prices

Oil and gas distribution companies change the prices of LPG cylinders on the first date of every month. Prices may also change on 1 April 2025. In recent times, the prices of 19 kg cylinder have seen fluctuations, while the prices of small domestic LPG cylinders have been stable. With the beginning of the new financial year, it is expected that the prices of 14 kg cylinder can get relief.

CNG-LPG and ATF Prices

Along with the prices of LPG cylinders, CNG and PNG prices can also change on the first date of every month. Apart from this, the prices of air turbine fuel (ATF) are also likely to change on 1 April 2025. The cost of driving the vehicle may be affected by CNG prices fluctuations. Whereas the cost of air travel can also increase with the increase in the prices of ATF.

Will UPi Id be closed?

From 1 April 2025, a new rule related to UPI will be applicable. The mobile numbers with which the UPI accounts are not being used for a long time, the bank will remove them from their records. If your mobile number is connected to an UPI app and you have not used it for a long time, then your UPI services can be stopped.

Unified pension scheme started

Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) is going to start from April 1, which will give guaranteed pension to central employees. Central government employees can apply online for this scheme from 1 April. If an employee wants to take pension under UPS, then he will have to apply by filling the form and if someone does not want to choose UPS, then he can take the option of NPS (National Pension Scheme).

23 lakh central employees will have to choose an option from UPS or NPS. The government will contribute 8.5 percent of the basic salary and dearness allowance of employees choosing UPS. Under this scheme, the minimum pension will be Rs 10,000 per month, but for this at least 10 years job will have to be completed.

New tax scheme implemented

New tax rules will be applicable from 1 April 2025. The government had made several major changes to give relief to the middle class in the budget 2025. A new income tax bill will be brought instead of the Old Income Tax Act 1961, no tax will be paid on the annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh, employees getting salary can take advantage of standard deduction of Rs 75,000 and i.e. salary up to Rs 12.75 lakh can be tax-free. But this discount will be available only to those who will choose a new tax system.

Changes in TDS Rules

From April 1, 2025, the TDS rules will be changed such as the limit has been increased to reduce unnecessary tax deduction and improve cash flow of taxpayers, the limit of TDS on interest income for senior citizens has increased to Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1 lakh, which will give them more financial security and the limit of rebate has been reduced annually, which will reduce landlord’s market and strengthen the market.

Change in credit card rules

Rewards and other facilities will change. The swiggy reward on SBI Simply Click card will be reduced from 5 times to half, the points of Air India signature card will be reduced from 30 to 10, IDFC First Bank will close the benefits of its club Vistara Milestone.

Minimum balance rules change

From 1 April 2025, SBI, PNB and other banks are going to change the rules related to the minimum balance of savings account. Under the new rules, a new minimum balance limit will be set for different areas. If there is no minimum amount fixed in an account, then the bank can impose fine. Therefore, account holders will have to understand the new rules of their bank and maintain the necessary balance.

Debit card new rules

From 1 April 2025, new benefits will be added to Rupay Debit Select Card. This includes facilities related to fitness, travel, entertainment and health. Under the new update, you will be able to use domestic airport lounge once in every quarter, you will get the facility of International Airport Lounge Visit twice a year, an insurance cover of up to Rs 10 lakh will be available for death or permanent disability in an accident and free gym member will be available once every quarter. These changes are being made to provide more facilities to the card holders.

Increase in toll tax

From 1 April 2025, toll tax on the National Highway is going to be expensive. NHAI has ordered to implement new rates on different toll plazas, which can make highway travel expensive. According to reports, toll for light vehicles on the highway passing through Lucknow can increase by Rs 5 and for heavy vehicles to Rs 20-25. New rates will be implemented on busy highways like Lucknow-Kanpur, Ayodhya, Rae Bareli and Barabanki. Apart from this, passengers may have to pay more tolls on Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Eastern Peripheral Expressway and NH-9.

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