Sri Lanka, June 24 -- The North Central Province Department of Education has taken steps to close 12 schools in the Anuradhapura District from Friday (26), until July 2, for the Poson festival.

The provincial department noted that the schools are being closed to provide temporary accommodation for police officers deployed from various parts of the island to ensure the security of the public and dignitaries assigned for duties in Anuradhapura during Poson week.

Written approval for the arrangement has already been granted to the Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of the Anuradhapura Division.

The schools scheduled for closure within the Anuradhapura Education Zone include Anuradhapura Central College, Swarnapali Balika National S...