Kerala Minister announces 60-day maternity leave

Merupulu.com By Avnish singh 21-01-2023

Maternity Leave

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Attendance Percentage

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Menstrual Leave

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State Universities

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CUSAT Announcement

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Student Demand

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Additional Absence

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Formal Proposal

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