Ludhiana, Jan. 8 -- The director of higher education has directed the government-aided colleges across the state to appoint full-time principals within a month. The department has made it clear that the process must be completed by February 6, failing which strict action may follow.

According to an official letter issued by the department, aided colleges functioning without regular principals have been told to immediately initiate the appointment process.

The department also reminded colleges that it had already issued clear instructions on October 16 last year, directing managements not to allow any employee to assume the charge of senior posts, such as that of principal, at their own level. Despite these instructions, several colleges...