Holidays two days a week: Schools-Colleges also be closed

KATHMANDU: APRIL. 28 – The government has decided to grant a leave two days a week. The government has decided to grant the leave beginning on May 15.

With effect from May 15, the office hours have been extended from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. With effect from May 15, the office will be open from 9.30 a.m. to till 5.30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday will be designated as public holidays twice a week.

The decision was made following the submission to the Council of Ministers of the Finance Ministry’s proposal to grant public leave on Sunday in order to reduce fuel consumption.

Schools-Colleges remains closed

Devendra Poudel, Minister of Education, informed that the government has decided to grant two days of leave in schools and on college campuses. He stated that the school’s classes will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m., instead of the usual 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Other public holidays are reduced to ensure that students’ studies are not jeopardized. The ministry also devises plans for how to conduct classes “He stated. With effect from May 15, the government has decided to provide two days of paid leave per week. According to Education Minister Poudel, the decision was made to grant leave only as a trial.

The government has decided to extend the public holiday as the foreign exchange reserves are declining and the balance of payments deficit is increasing.