SriLanka, Feb. 22 -- The Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) has alleged that schools continue to collect money from parents despite the Education Ministry's recent statement that fund collection is not permitted, calling the situation "deeply distressing" for families.

CTU General Secretary Joseph said that money is being collected from parents on a continuous basis under various requirements, placing a heavy financial burden on them. He said the practice has become increasingly strict in many schools, contradicting the Ministry's public position.

The union has urged the Education Minister to immediately issue a formal circular prohibiting the collection of funds, rather than merely releasing statements. According to the CTU, without clear wr...