Sri Lanka, March 17 -- The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, has announced that all government schools will remain closed on Wednesdays due to the ongoing fuel supply crisis.

In response to an inquiry by Ada Derana, he further stated that this decision was taken in line with the government's move to grant leave to public sector employees every Wednesday.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that, in light of the current challenges, measures are being implemented to manage energy efficiently while ensuring the continuity of economic activities and essential services across the country.

The President made these remarks during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat to review immediate steps required...