Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Officers and employees of the Hatton Zonal Education Office staged a protest in front of the premises this morning over space constraints and other operational issues.

Protesters pointed out that available space remains insufficient for daily duties, while rainwater leaks into the office during rainy days, damaging the electric fan system.

They stated that removing electric fans during heavy rain and reinstalling them afterwards creates a grave risk of electrocution.

Around 140 Sinhala and Tamil medium schools fall under this zonal office, where nearly 70 officers and staff work to process files for approximately 3,500 teachers.

However, employees maintained that the location lacks essential infrastructure.

They...