Teachers’ unions have organized protests and demonstrations in front of schools across the island today (27). (Sri Lanka Latest News)
During the protest held in Battaramulla Pelawatta area on the 24th, the police fired tear gas and water cannons, in which several people were injured.
Accordingly, Mr. Joseph Stalin, General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers Union, said that after school ends today at 1.30 pm, they will protest in front of schools.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education says that the second school term of the year 2023 in government and government-approved private schools will end today (27).
The ministry also mentions that the third school term will start again on November 1.
Accordingly, the government and government-approved private schools will have holidays on the 30th and 31st of October.
