Ludhiana, April 28 -- Teachers of meritorious schools, who have been demanding regular jobs, have said that frequent delays in salary disbursement have added to their financial woes. According to them, they have been awaiting their salaries for the month of March even as April is nearing its end.

"Earlier, salaries were delayed by a few days, but this time the wait has become unbearable," said a teacher. "The meritorious schools in the state continue to shine with exceptional academic results, but the teachers driving this success remain trapped in uncertainty, awaiting long-promised regularisation and delayed salaries. Despite years of dedication and repeated assurances from authorities, their concerns remain unresolved," another teache...