The University of Peradeniya has been temporarily closed as over 30 percent of students at the university have taken ill with a viral flu, local media reported.
More than 1,000 students have been admitted to the Kandy and Peradeniya Hospitals. According to unconfirmed reports, it is suspected that students might be suffering from the H1N1 influenza.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Upul Dissanayake told local media this decision was taken as a measure, to control the spread of the viral flu. The date on which the university would be re-opened has not been decided and will be informed to the students at a later date.
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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