Several schools in Kandy to remain closed next week

Thursday, 17 April 2025 03:22 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}

The Education Secretary of the Central province yesterday announced that several schools in the Kandy area are to be closed in view of the special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Sri Dalada Maligawa.

Accordingly, 37 schools in the Kandy area are to be closed for this purpose. The Education Secretary further noted that the schools are to be closed from 21 to 25 April 2025.

The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy is being held after 16 years — for a period of 10 days, from 18-27 April. On 18 April the exposition will open from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and will continue daily till 27 April from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m.