COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to declare Friday a holiday for the Public Sector.

However, the four-day work week will not apply to Essential Services including Electricity Supply, Water Supply, Education, and Security.

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