Ministry of Education Denies Rumors of Two-Day Weekly Holiday in Schools

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has clarified that the information circulating on social media regarding a two-day public holiday in educational institutions per week is completely misleading and fabricated. 

'April Fool's' related, some individuals misused the ministry's name and logo to spread information that schools would now be closed on Saturdays and Sundays, to which the ministry has expressed serious concern. 

In a press release issued by the Ministry's Joint Secretary and Spokesperson Shivakumar Sapkota, it is stated that there is no truth in the said information. Stating that the notice, which appeared official by including the ministry's decision, reasons, and objectives, has created confusion among students, parents, and educational institutions, the ministry has requested everyone not to follow such misleading information. 

The ministry has stated that misusing government documents, stamps, and signatures to convey false messages is a serious crime. It has also requested the concerned authorities to identify the individuals spreading such misleading and false information and bring them under the scope of action according to prevailing laws.