Ludhiana, March 14 -- The upper-primary government school teachers in the district are struggling financially as their February salaries remain unpaid. The delay has left them in a difficult spot, making it difficult to manage household expenses, loan payments, and even wedding costs.

Dharamjeet Singh Dhillon, finance secretary of the lecturer cadre union, has slammed the government for its inaction. "Teachers are under severe financial and mental stress due to the stalled salary payments. We urge the state's finance and education departments to release the budget immediately so that teachers receive their dues without further delay," he said.

The crisis deepens as general provident fund (GPF) payments have also been put on hold, creati...