Fast by University students called off after 6 days

Colombo (News 1st): A fast by students attached to University Colleges was called off today (Feb 7) after a period of 06 days. The fast took place for almost a week opposite the Fort Railway Station citing several demands including the reinstatement of the Technology degree. In addition, they pointed out issues on lodging and the Mahapola Scholarships. The movement which led the fast said they decided to call off the fast following the President's intervention to appoint a committee to probe the matter. At present 06 University Colleges function in Sri Lanka.