Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- The decision to extend school hours by half an hour was taken after discussions with all relevant parties, including trade unions, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated.

The Prime Minister noted that it is normal for different opinions to arise when making changes.

However, the Graded Principals' Association says that the government has decided to extend school hours without conducting any proper study or analysis.

Speaking at a media briefing today (03), the General Secretary of the Association Nimal Mudunkotuwa said that the government should disclose the reasons behind this decision.

The President of the All Ceylon United Teachers' Union, Venerable Yalwela Pannasekara Thero stated that there has been no ...