Govt announces two-day weekly holiday in offices, schools

Summary

The government has declared a two-day weekly holiday on Saturdays and Sundays for government offices and schools starting April 6 due to disruptions in petroleum supply. Office hours for government offices have been revised to 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, excluding educational institutions.

Key Points
  • The government decided to introduce a two-day weekly holiday in government offices and educational institutions due to petroleum supply disruptions.
  • Public holidays will be observed on Saturdays and Sundays starting from April 6.
  • Government office hours are revised to 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, effective from the same date.
  • Revised office hours will not apply to educational institutions.
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