India, Oct. 31 -- The Bihar education department has put a ban on T-shirts and jeans for teaching and non-teaching staff across all state-run schools and educational institutions. The department also ordered a strict ban on activities such as 'dancing, DJ setups, disco, and other vulgar or low-standard events' being held within the school premises.

"Teachers and non-teaching personnel posted in schools and educational institutions must attend only in dignified formal attire during teaching and office hours. Strict compliance with this directive must be ensured and enforced," the order issued by education department director Vijay Kumar Pandey on October 30, 2026 said.

Calling for a strict ban on DJ sound systems, disco dancing, and crud...