Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Higher Education Minister Dr.Bandula Gunawardena has instructed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to set up a Committee to provide relief to students who have been harassed and abused due to ragging at universities.

The Committee will focus on students who have left the university due to ragging in recent years.

The Committee is expected to submit its recommendations to the Higher Education Minister within 90 days.

Minister Gunawardena said that he expects to provide relief for students who have suffered from ragging incidents since 2015. As per the Universities Act, students cannot enter a local university if they fail to enroll once after receiving admission. Minister Dr. Gunawardena said the Committee will...