The Peradeniya University was yesterday closed until further notice following a protest held by the students against several administrative decisions taken by the university administration.
According to Peradeniya University Vice Chancellor Prof. Upul B. Dissanayake, the students were instructed to vacate the University premises by 6 p.m yesterday.
The students have also been given two months leave as well, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dissanayake also said.
According to Dissanayake, the decision to temporarily close down the university was taken to ensure the safety of students.
According to the Student’s Union (Maha Shishya Sanagamaya) sources, their protest is against the decision not to allow Engineering students who have an attendance of less than 80% to sit for the examination and against the installing of CCTV cameras in the university premises.