Kathmandu, April 12 -- The government's decision to implement a two-day weekend has raised concerns among educators and parents, who warn that fewer teaching days could hinder timely course completion and disrupt the academic calendar.

The Balendra Shah administration on April 4 decided to close government offices and educational institutions on Sundays as well, in a bid to reduce fuel consumption amid disruptions in the supply of petroleum products. While the government has stated that public offices will operate from 9 am to 5 pm, it has not specified any additional operating hours for educational institutions.

Along with imposing a two-day weekend, the Ministry of Education has also pushed back school admissions by two weeks, from mi...