SOUTHERN PROVINCE, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) —Zonal Education Directors have been given the power to decide on the closure of schools in the Akuressa, Deniyaya, Mulatiyana, and Walasmulla areas due to inclement weather conditions, as announced by the Southern Province Director.
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (News Cutter) — Due to the prevalent adverse weather conditions in the Nuwara Eliya district, the Zonal Education Department of the district has decided to close all schools in the district till tomorrow.
The decision was taken by the Zonal Education Director, who has announced to close all the schools today, July…
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Previously, non- virtual classes were held thrice a week.
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