Health Ministry Cancels All Leaves, Orders Immediate Return of Officers To Duty Amid Rising Tensions With Pakistan

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a high-priority circular cancelling all kinds of leave for its officers. “In view of the impending situation, no leave of any kind, including station leave, is to be granted to any officer except on medical grounds, till further orders,” the circular states. The ministry has also revoked all previously approved leaves and directed officers currently on leave to report back to duty immediately. The directive reflects heightened alertness within key government departments as the regional situation grows increasingly volatile. India-Pakistan Tension: Maharashtra Government to Cancel Leaves of Key Officials in Health, Disaster Management Departments.

Health Ministry Cancels All Leaves

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues circular; says, "In view of the impending situation, no leave of any kind, including station leave, is to be granted to any officer except on medical grounds, till further orders. Further, the already sanctioned leave, if any, stands…

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