Three years ago, Neha Kumari had promised her father on his deathbed that she would continue her studies, come what may. Not only did she keep her word but succeeded with flying colours, securing first division in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2019, results for which were declared on Wednesday. I did so,” Neha, a student of Jawahar Hindi High English School here in Tinsukia district of Upper Assam, told The Telegraph on Thursday. Neha has secured a total of 71.5 per cent with 84 per cent in mathematics in the class X board exam. Altogether 59 students, 20 boys and 39 girls, of Jawahar Hindi High English School had appeared for the matric exam this year, of whom 35 have passed.

Source: The Telegraph May 16, 2019 19:30 UTC