Rayagada: A peculiar incident occurred at Kashipur High School’s 10th-grade exam center when a student came to take the exam but ended up falling asleep in the hall. During the mathematics exam, while other students were writing answers on their answer sheets, this particular student lay down and dozed off, sparking discussion.
The exam supervisor noticed the student sleeping and informed the school authorities, who then reported the matter to the superintendent. For a while, teachers and invigilators were left puzzled. The student, who belongs to the local Kashipur area, was later taken to a nearby health center.
After waking up, doctors examined the student but found no signs of any illness. It was later revealed that he had attended the Shivaratri festival the previous night and suffered from sleep deprivation, leading to him falling asleep in the exam hall.
Headmaster Lochan Khara stated that in Rayagada district, Shivaratri fairs are celebrated for three to four days, and many students tend to forget about their exams while enjoying the festivities. District Education Officer Ramchandra Nahak emphasized that students should focus on their future instead of getting too engrossed in the fair.