A ceiling fan stamped “Made in Pakistan” was reportedly found during a repair at a madrasa in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Locals say the fan bears the brand “AL-AHMAD” and “Pakistan,” and that it was donated via Saudi Arabia in 2023. After photos went viral, residents are pressing for an administrative investigation into how it was procured and used.
A video from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh has sparked outrage after teachers allegedly used plastic cards to mark attendance instead of completing mandatory biometric verification. In aided madrasas, biometric attendance is required and records are compiled at the district level before salaries are released. Authorities are now expected to examine the footage and the integrity of the monitoring process.
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