Sri Lanka Introduces Four-Day Work Week Amid Fuel Shortages; Declares Every Wednesday Public Holiday

Sri Lanka introduces four-day work week amid fuel shortages; declares every Wednesday public holiday

Sri Lanka will move to a four-day working week starting March 18, with every Wednesday declared a public holiday. The measure has been introduced as a precaution against potential fuel shortages caused by the conflict in West Asia. The country was so far observing a five-day work week. Commissioner General of Essential Services Prabath Chandrakeerthi said, "It was decided to declare every Wednesday a public holiday with effect from March 18." He…

Sri Lanka to Close Schools on Wednesdays Amid Fuel Shortage - LNW Lanka News Web

March 17, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s education authorities have confirmed that government-run schools will not operate on Wednesdays until further notice, as the country grapples with persistent fuel shortages.Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewe stated that the move aligns with a broader government directive granting weekly leave to public sector workers in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and ease pressure on limited energy supplie…

Health Ministry Introduces Work-From-Home on Wednesdays for Selected Officers to Cut Fuel Use: Dr. Anil Jasinghe - Business News LK

Authorities are introducing new measures to reduce fuel consumption. The Ministry of Health has directed selected officers to work from home every Wednesday, in line with government efforts to manage fuel usage during the ongoing global crisis. The directive was issued by Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Anil Jasinghe, through an official announcement. Selected Units to Work from Home According to the notice, the work-from-home arrangemen…

Sri Lanka closes schools every Wednesday amid fuel crisis

All government schools in Sri Lanka will remain closed every Wednesday due to the ongoing fuel supply crisis, as part of a wider move to reduce energy use and support essential services. The announcement was made by Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Nalaka Kaluwewe, who said the decision aligns with the government’s policy of granting leave to public sector employees on Wednesdays. The measure comes amid continued fuel shortages affecting …