Ludhiana, Aug. 17 -- The much-awaited transfer portal for government school teachers opened on Friday, but instead of relief, it has triggered frustration among educators. Teachers allege that the portal displays only a limited number of schools instead of listing all available vacancies across the district, making the process unfair and opaque.

Union leaders say the portal for the secondary department was quietly activated on a holiday without any prior notice. "Usually, the portal remains open for two to three days, giving teachers time to select their preferred stations. This time, it was opened on a holiday without intimation. Since offices remain closed on weekends, we don't even know if it will stay open till Monday for corrections...