Jalandhar: In a communique to the DEOs (secondary and primary), the Education Department has asked them not to switch off their phones whenever they are on leave. “It has come to notice that education officers switch off their phones when they take leave which is not right as it affects important official work. So, the phone must be reachable for smooth official work,” the circular reads. TNS

Bima Yojana

Jalandhar: The district ranked first in state by covering 88.08 per cent beneficiaries under the Sarbat Sehat Bima Yojana. DC Ghanshyam Thori said eligible beneficiaries were entitled for cashless health benefits up to Rs5 lakh. “The district has targeted family group of 2.62 lakh of which 2.30 lakh have already been covered, while 5.30 lakh cards have been generated so far,” he said. TNS