All universities to be temporarily closed over coronavirus fears
Posted by Editor on March 13, 2020 - 12:28 pm
All universities will be closed for two weeks from tomorrow due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, University Grants Commission Chairman Sampath Amaratunge said today.
Tuition masters island-wide were also requested not to conduct classes for a period of 2 weeks from today (13) in keeping with the government’s decision to temporarily close government schools.
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At least, the freshers will be spared of tortuous ragging.
Close Universities forever dear Grants Commission, that will benefit the Nation.
Mr Andrada. I agree with you. Closed the universities for ever and shoot the brainless basteds. Good for the country