Wednesdays off for private, international students

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CHATURANGA PRADEEP SAMARAWICKRAMA Follow

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Colombo, March 17 (Daily Mirror) - Students of international schools, private universities, and vocational training centers across the country will now have Wednesdays off, following a new government directive aimed at conserving fuel.

The move comes as part of broader efforts to manage the ongoing energy crisis while ensuring essential services continue uninterrupted.

The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has asked all affected institutions to adjust their schedules and ensure compliance with the decision. The ministry said that the midweek break is a temporary measure designed to support national energy-saving initiatives.

Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa, urged schools and institutions to coordinate with students and staff so that learning continues effectively despite the revised schedule.

The decision has sparked discussions among parents and students about how online classes, extracurricular activities, and academic deadlines will be affected by the midweek break.

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Shahul Hamza Tuesday, 17 March 2026 11:09 AM

Wednesday was the "Harthal day" of 1988 declared by the JVP !! Stay at Home or Die was the slogan !!

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Sokrates Tuesday, 17 March 2026 11:47 AM

The government does not have the power to issue orders to private and international schools that are registered as companies.

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Nimalsiri Tuesday, 17 March 2026 12:14 PM

If current laws object ordering as said, the law should be amended, that is why he present government was provided majority power in the Parliament. Schools are schools. Same should apply to private institutions and private sector employees. They should be protected by the law.

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Ro Bert Tuesday, 17 March 2026 01:39 PM

But private tuition centers will put extra classes on holidays

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