It is reported that teachers’ unions have organized protests and agitations in front of schools across the island today (27).
During the protest held in Battaramulla Pelawatta area on the 24th, the police fired tear gas and water cannons, in which several people were injured. Accordingly, Mr. Joseph Stalin, the General Secretary of Ceylon Teachers’ Union, said that he will protest in front of the schools after the end of school at 1.30 pm today (27).