Probe launched into irregularities at Sabaragamuwa university
Tuesday, 15 July 2025 - 8:29 pm.webp)
The Education Ministry has appointed an independent investigation committee to probe alleged administrative and financial irregularities at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
The four-member committee was appointed by Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa in response to recommendations issued by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) regarding the university.
The committee is chaired by former Supreme Court Justice Vijith K. Malalgoda. Other members include former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna, Professor Gamini Senanayake, and former Additional Secretary to the Ministry of State Resources and Enterprise Development, W.M.C. Bandara. The Assistant Inte al Auditor of the University Grants Commission, Mrs. Hasanthi Pathirana, has been appointed as the convener.
The committee has been tasked with submitting a comprehensive investigation report to the Ministry within 60 days.
