Categories: Education

Sri Lanka to Reopen Schools Nationwide After Cyclone Ditwah, With Special Measures for Affected Areas

Schools across Sri Lanka that were closed due to the disaster situation caused by Cyclone Ditwah are scheduled to reopen island-wide on December 16, the Ministry of Education has announced.

In preparation for the reopening, the Ministry has directed principals, teachers, and non-academic staff to report to their schools on December 15 to carry out necessary arrangements.

However, the Ministry noted that 147 schools severely affected by the cyclone will not be able to resume academic activities as scheduled.

To ease the transition back to school in disaster-affected areas, the Ministry of Education also announced the implementation of a relaxed policy on school uniforms for students, as well as for academic and non-academic staff.

Reporter

Recent Posts

Sri Lanka UGC Launches Research Grant Scheme to Improve University Rankings

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new research…

15 hours ago

Sri Lanka’s School Big Matches Exempt from New School Alcohol Ban

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka’s new restrictions on alcohol and drug promotion at school-related…

18 hours ago

EducationUSA University Fair 2026 to Connect Sri Lankan Students with U.S. Universities

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lankan students interested in pursuing higher education in the United…

18 hours ago

Sri Lanka and Bhutan Explore New Cooperation in Education and Vocational Training

THIMPHU, Bhutan — Sri Lanka and Bhutan have agreed to explore deeper cooperation in education…

19 hours ago

Sri Lanka Awards Rs. 100,000 Scholarships to 50 University Students with Disabilities

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka has awarded one-time scholarships of Rs. 100,000 each to…

19 hours ago

India-Sri Lanka Foundation Approves New Education and Cultural Projects

NEW DELHI, India — The India-Sri Lanka Foundation has approved 13 new projects worth approximately…

2 weeks ago