All state universities have been closed indefinitely from tomorrow (Apr 22) onwards, Chairman of the University Grants Commission Prof. Mohan de Silva said.
However, students who are lodged at the hostels of these universities will be allowed to remain.
The decision to close universities was taken by the Higher Education Ministry and the University Grants Commission following the explosions which were reported across the country today.
Universities will remain closed until further notice, Prof Silva told media.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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