By Poojathmi Rivithma 

Colombo, November 11 (Daily Mirror) -  All universities in the country will be closed on November 13 and 14 in view of the 2024 General Elections, the University Grants Commission (UGC) announced.

The Election Commission clarified that both staff and students of state universities be granted leave to ensure that they can participate in the parliamentary elections. 

In addition, the Election Commission has called on private universities and non-governmental higher education institutions to follow suit. 

Furthermore, the Election Commission has directed that staff and students at state universities be allowed leave to facilitate their participation in the elections.