Education Minister to hold talks this week on reopening schools
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 9, 2021 - 6:36 pm
Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said he would meet with a group of leading doctors and educational sector experts in Sri Lanka next Wednesday to seek advice on the opening of schools, pre-schools, Pirivenas and universities.
He said the government do not intend to suspend the day-to-day activities of the country due to the COVID pandemic and that hoping to provide the vaccine to its citizens as soon as possible.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka electricity tariffs increased amid higher generation costs May 11, 2026
- Sri Lanka Police to act against noisy and illegally modified vehicles May 11, 2026
- NBRO issues landslide warnings for five districts May 11, 2026
- Yal Devi train service resumes from today May 11, 2026
- Batuwatte Chamara brought back to Sri Lanka from Azerbaijan May 11, 2026
When the govt decides to roll out (un-approved) vaccine under emergency use to innocent public, people don’t understand what this Prof cum Minister going to discuss with leading medical & educational experts now ? He could simply wait till the task force on Covid -19 gives it ruling without wasting money !