Schools in North to remain closed on Monday

Schools in North to remain closed on Monday

January 12, 2019   01:14 pm

The Northern Province Governor’s Office announced that Monday (Jan. 14) has been declared as a holiday for schools in the Northern Province.

The decision has been taken in view of the Thai Pongal festival which falls on Tuesday (15), the Governor’s Office said.

The statement said that school will be held on another date in the weekend instead.

Meanwhile the National Youth Services Council has decided to hold the 2019 Youth Thai Pongal Festival at Thambalagamuwa, Trincomalee on January 18-19.

 

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Postal Dept. generates record revenue; Govt. to allocate modern equipment to upgrade post offices (English)

Postal Dept. generates record revenue; Govt. to allocate modern equipment to upgrade post offices (English)

LP gas companies seek to allay fears over shortage; More shipments expected to arrive shortly (English)

10 suspects linked to Akuregoda double murder arrested; One of the gunmen still at large (English)

Low pressure area in Bay of Bengal moving away from Sri Lanka; Rains expected to recede (English)

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin 6.55 pm

LIVE🔴 Ada Derana Midday Prime News Bulletin

Sajith slams 'uncivilised' statements against Buddhist clergy, urges govt to take action (English)

COPA questions lack of action taken on overpaid fuel allowances to ex-chief minister (English)