The normal lives of the people has been disrupted due to a number of crises including the fuel crisis in the country. Public servants have been given a two-week break and work from home will begin next Monday.
No definite decision has been taken yet regarding the conduct of the schools and it is to be decided today whether the schools will also be given a two week holiday.
Meanwhile, the university administration has taken steps to close the Peradeniya University due to difficulties. It is reported that all academic activities and examinations have been postponed.
The hostels have also been closed and the Vice Chancellor Prof. MD Lamawansa has instructed the students to vacate the hostels.
