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In the wake of the intensifying summer heat wave across Odisha, the Odisha government has taken serious note of the precautionary measures being flouted by certain private educational institutions. Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujarion Friday issued a stern warning to private schools and colleges, directing them to strictly adhere to the government-issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at protecting students from the scorching temperatures.

The minister cautioned that any school or college found operating in violation of the SOP will face strict disciplinary and legal action. He emphasized that the ...