The Jaffna University has been temporarily shut down.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Jaffna Prof.Wasanthi Arsarathnam said that the university will be closed until May 20.  Students have therefore been asked to leave the university and hostel premises.

Furthermore, she stated that this measure was taken as per a decision reached by the University Committee. She added that the university and the hostel will be re-opened for students from 12 noon on May 20.

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