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Decision taken to temporarily close Peradeniya University

A decision has been taken to temporarily close the Peradeniya University in Kandy. The Vice Chancellor of the University, M. D Lamawansa said that due to the current situation, the Peradeniya University will be closed from today. All students have been informed to leave the premises. The Vice Chancellor said that students will be informed when a decision is taken to reopen the university. (Colombo Gazette)

18 Jun, 2022

Indian Parliament backs need to stand with Sri Lanka

The Indian Parliament has backed the need to stand with Sri Lanka in this difficult time. Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar said that he chaired a Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on the situation in Sri Lanka. “A good discussion held in a positive atmosphere on various issues and India?s role. Unanimous support on the need to stand with our neighbor in this difficult time,” the Minister tweeted. India is playing a critical role in assisting Sri Lanka at this cruc

19 Jun, 2022

Letter of Credit opened to purchase fuel

A Letter of Credit has been opened at the People?s Bank to purchase fuel. Accordingly, a Letter of Credit for USD 42.6 million has been opened at the People?s Bank to purchase fuel. The Letter of Credit has reportedly been opened to purchase?300,000 barrels of Octane 92 Petrol. (Colombo Gazette)

17 Jun, 2022