COLOMBO (News 1st): The University of Kelaniya, Gampaha Wickramarachchi Ayurveda Institute, and Naiwala Advanced Technological Institute will remain closed for a period of one week, the University Grants Commission announced on Sunday (Oct. 04).

All students have been instructed to immediately vacate the dormitories until further notice.

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