The Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) will be closed until further, Vice-Chancellor Professor S.A. Ariadurai was quoted as saying.
Prof. Ariadurai told media the University closed on Friday (January 22) after several students attempted to forcibly enter two lecture rooms. The University’s Council has taken a decision to close the University until further notice, he said.
Exams and lectures have all been postponed until further notice. OUSL Student Unity Convener Amila Sandaruwan told media the tense situation arose after staff attempted to enforce a new disciplinary system in the University.
The death toll in the Ella bus accident has increased to 15 with 16 others injured.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is due to vacate his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo this morning, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) source said.
Sri Lanka’s largest renewable energy project, the ‘Rvidanavi’ Solar Power Park project was launched in Siyambalanduwa today by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill was passed by a majority of 150 in parliament today. However the opposition MP’s were absent during the voting.
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