Peradeniya University will be closed from today due to the present deepening crisis situation, Vice Chancellor Prof. M. D. Lamawansa said.
“Due to the current difficulties faced by the people at large, all academic programmes including examinations will be temporary on hold, and all hostels will be closed immediately. Hence, it is hereby informed that all students should leave the university premises with immediate effect,” the Vice Chancellor said in a notice.
Respective faculties will be notified on the commencement of the academic activities and examinations in due course, the notice further says.