The Chairman of the University Grants Commission Prof. Sampath Amaratunga said all universities in Sri Lanka will be reopened from the 17th of this month
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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