The claim
The Ministry of Education has issued a new order banning food and gifts at school Teachers' Day events to prevent unnecessary spending and inequality among students.
Original publisher’s rating
Misleading
Reviewed by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka ↗ ·
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The review says the Ministry’s secretary confirmed that no new announcement had been made and that an earlier circular remained in force. It identifies the rule as Circular No. 33/2016, which concerns collecting money for teachers’ rewards and gifts; the post misleadingly presented this old rule as a new order banning food and gifts.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka original review
Original review · Retrieved October 15, 2026
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