Dharamshala, June 24 -- Himachal Pradesh's directorate of school education has asked the schools to implement daily news reading during the morning assembly.

The directorate has issued instructions to all deputy directors (elementary/secondary) to enforce this practice to enhance students' general awareness and communication skills.

The move comes after Class 10 students at a school in Kullu district were unable to name the country's President and the Capital during the chief minister's recent surprise visit.

According to the directions, students should select age-appropriate and relevant news items (international, national, state, or sports) under the guidance of a designated teacher. It says that the students should be encouraged to ...