Sri Lanka, Dec. 16 -- A decision has been taken to reopen all schools in the Uva Province on December 29, the Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe said.

Speaking during the Derana 'BIG FOCUS' program today (16), Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewe stated that the main reasons preventing the reopening of schools affected by recent floods are transportation difficulties and the operation of relief camps.

Meanwhile, commenting on the matter, the Commissioner General of Examinations, Indika Kumari Liyanage noted that the postponed GCE Advanced Level examination is scheduled to be conducted over a further period of seven days.

She explained that the examinations will be held from January 12 to January 20, 2026.

Accordingly, five s...