Sri Lanka, April 1 -- The Government has arranged platforms for distant learning programmes for school and university students as well as students in other higher educational institutions to continue their education uninterruptedly in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak.

The Cabinet yesterday approved to dedicate 'Channel Eye' and 'Nethra' television channels owned by Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation for distant learning programmes in Sinhala and Tamil, Cabinet Spokesman and Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena said.

A Presidential Task Force consisting of 26 officials and intellectuals to cover all relevant educational spheres including government and international schools, state and private uni...