• All government and government approved private schools will be closed until Friday

By Chaturanga Samarawickrama  

After reviewing the attendance progress of principals, teachers and students of the schools in the last two weeks, considering power shedding schedules and fuel distribution in the country, the Education Ministry has decided to continue the closure of schools until next Friday (8).   

Accordingly, all government and government approved private schools will be closed until Friday.  
The decision was taken following discussion held yesterday (3) with officials of the Education Ministry, Provincial Education Secretaries, and Provincial Education Directors through Zoom technology.