The police disperse an inter-university Buddhist Federation protest march.

July 21, 2023

Police dispersed a protest march launched by the Inter-University Buddhist Federation at Town Hall by using water cannons.

Contingents of the Special Task Force and Sri Lanka Army were called in to prevent them from proceeding towards the University Grants Commission premises at Ward Place, Colombo 7.

The protests demanded the government increase the intake at Peradeniya and Kelaniaya universities.

The police disperse an inter-university Buddhist Federation protest march.

RELATED NEWS

Government moves to ease prison overcrowding as remand population falls, Justice Minister says

Man arrested over alleged transfer of Rs. 24.85 billion in foreign currency abroad

Court hands 200-260 year jail terms over 2019 Easter attacks

15 found guilty in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks trial

Government moves to ease prison overcrowding as remand population falls, Justice Minister says

Man arrested over alleged transfer of Rs. 24.85 billion in foreign currency abroad

Court hands 200-260 year jail terms over 2019 Easter attacks

15 found guilty in Sri Lanka Easter Sunday attacks trial

Supreme Court says 22nd Amendment does not require referendum

Supreme Court says 22nd Amendment does not require referendum

When an oil shock reaches Sri Lanka

Around 150 Cabinet decisions aligned with NPP manifesto, PAFFREL says

Government plans to increase funding for school sports development