Bhubaneswar, Nov. 30 -- The Block Education Officer (BEO) of Harabhanga in Odisha's Boudh district has taken disciplinary action against 10 teachers for alleged negligence, issuing show-cause notices and withholding one day's salary. The action came after BEO Hadibandhu Behera conducted surprise inspections across several schools in the block without prior notice.

According to reports, the BEO found multiple instances of dereliction of duty across eight schools. Several teachers were absent without authorised leave, while others had left the premises before school hours ended without informing authorities. The inspection also revealed negligence during examinations, as stated in the official communication.

Sources said that some teacher...