Sri Lanka Government order all universities to urgently reopen

The Sri Lankan government has unexpectedly decided to reopen all state universities today, despite an ongoing lecturer strike. It is thought the move is a response to political and student union pressures, and to enable institutions to prepare for the new academic year.

Higher Education Minister SB Dissanayake took the decision to reopen universities based on powers vested to him under the University Act. The ministry announced that 15 universities and six higher education institutes would resume operating, but did not provide reasons.

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