LUCKNOW, Feb. 25 -- Amid nervousness, anxiety and mental pressure, as class 10 and 12 students arrived at examination centres for their first UP Board examination on Monday, many centres went the extra mile to make them feel at ease.

While some centres were adorned with balloons, a green carpet and posters with inscriptions like 'Welcome' and 'All the Best', at some centres, teachers and examiners warmly greeted the students at the entrance, not only checking their admit cards but also applying vermilion and showering them with flower petals.

Minister of state (Independent Charge) secondary education, Gulab Devi was present at Government Jubilee Inter College in Qaiserbagh. She welcomed students with chocolates, rose flowers and floral ...