 "Assam suspends mobile internet for three and a half hours during crucial Grade III recruitment exam to ensure fairness and security.")
The Assam government has announced a temporary suspension of mobile internet services for three and a half hours on September 15, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM, to ensure a smooth and fair written examination for Grade III recruitment. Voice calls and broadband services will still be operational during this time. The decision aims to prevent any cheating or disturbances during the exam, which is expected to see over 1.1 million candidates participating across 2,305 centers, 429 of which have been flagged as sensitive due to past issues with exams. The exam will take place from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, highlighting the government’s commitment to maintaining integrity in public examinations.
The Assam government has announced a temporary suspension of mobile internet services throughout the state to ensure a fair and secure environment for an upcoming examination. This suspension will last for three and a half hours, from 10 am to 1:30 pm on September 15. During this time, candidates participating in the recruitment exam for Grade III positions will be able to take their tests without the potential distractions and cheating that mobile internet can facilitate.
While mobile data services will be halted, traditional voice calls and broadband connections will remain available, as stated in a notification from Ajay Tewari, the additional chief secretary of the Home and Political department. This measure is aimed at maintaining public safety and preventing any law and order issues during this important examination.
Over 11 lakh candidates are expected to appear across 2,305 exam centers, with 429 centers identified as sensitive due to their history of cheating incidents. The examination is set to take place from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm on the specified day.
This decision reflects the government’s commitment to conducting transparent public examinations and ensuring the integrity of the recruitment process.
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- Why did Assam suspend mobile internet on Sunday?
Assam suspended mobile internet to ensure a smooth and fair government recruitment exam without any cheating or disturbance.
- How long will the internet suspension last?
The internet suspension will last for the entire duration of the exam on Sunday, and services will be restored once the exam is over.
- What should I do if I need to contact someone during the suspension?
If you need to contact someone, you can try using a landline phone or wait until the mobile internet service is restored after the exam.
- Will this affect other mobile services apart from the internet?
No, the suspension is only for mobile internet services. Voice calls and SMS services should still work as usual.
- Is this suspension common during exams in Assam?
Yes, suspending mobile internet during important exams has been done before in Assam to prevent cheating and maintain order.
