Govt has no intention of shutting down SAITM – Kiriella
October 19, 2017 02:50 pm
Minister of Higher Education and Highways Lakshman Kiriella stated that the government has no intention of closing down the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine in light of the recent events that transpired in the country.
Speaking at parliament today (19), Minister Kiriella stated that the government is formulating a more permanent solution that does not involve the permanent shut down of the SAITM Medical Faculty.
Minister Kiriella made these statements in response to a question raised by MP Dinesh Gunawardena during parliamentary sessions today.