The first stage of the first term in government and government approved schools will end today (25) with the second stage planned to commence on March 15, the Education Ministry said.
Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera said the decision to split the first term was due to last year’s Ordinary Level examination scheduled from March 01 to 11 this year.
Earlier Education Minister G.L.Peiris said that all grades in all schools including Western province will be re-opened on March 15.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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