University academics on token srike on Tuesday
University academics on Tuesday will hold a token strike on Tuesday to protest against the lack of transparency in the high education policy in the country.
Spokesman for the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) Prof Mahim Mendis told Timesonline that they will also be holding a ‘Thovile’ (ritual) in front of the open university in Nawala tomorrow afternoon.
“We will be seeking the blessings of Gods by holding thovile”, he said.
The academics have been protesting about the government’s decision opening more private universities.