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College principals violating 7-hr work rule, says DHE

The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar

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July 03, 2025

THE Higher Education department has warned principals of certain colleges under the regional directorate of education, Bhubaneswar, against violating the seven-hour work rule.

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In a letter to all principals of colleges under the directorate's jurisdiction, the department said irregularities have been found in the biometric attendance of many principals and their unauthorized absence from duty has been noticed time and again.

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