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The Jaffna University announced the indefinite closure of three faculties with effect from today (31) because students boycotted lectures demanding the release of Tamil ‘political’ prisoners, the Vice Chancellor Prof. R. Vigneswaran said.

While issuing a statement today, the VC said the university administration had decided to close the Arts, Science and Management Studies and Commerce faculties with immediate effect until further notice.

According to the statement, the students in all hostels had been ordered to vacate their rooms and leave the campus premises before 4.00 p.m tomorrow (1).

VC Vigneswaran said due to indefinite closure of the university, the examinations which was scheduled to be held, have been postponed indefinitely.

However the students union said that they would continue their protest until a favourable response was given regarding the release of the Tamil ‘political’ prisoners. (Romesh Danushka Silva)


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  • Jaffna Educated Civilian Tuesday, 31 October 2017 08:21 PM

    Only the name of the university connects it to Jaffna,most of the Tamil students are of from Wanni,Batticalo,Trincomale,and the Islands.We the Tamils of Jaffna don't want these ltte supporting outsiders in Jaffna.We support the University Vice Chancellor for closing the university indefinitely,even permanently.

    Canadian Tiger Wednesday, 01 November 2017 02:37 AM

    Jaffna belong to us not to the Hindu high caste rubbish people who think they are smart.

    Ram Wednesday, 01 November 2017 01:59 AM

    These students must understand that those in custody are suspects who have committed offences. The students are committing offences when they demand the release of suspects by their strike action

    nick Wednesday, 01 November 2017 07:11 AM

    one thing for sure this government must have had the record for the highest protest in the history either this governmen performance is very poor or the leaders are not strong via DM Android App

    sathees Wednesday, 01 November 2017 07:17 AM

    Education and politics should be separated.

    Kadiya Wednesday, 01 November 2017 07:42 AM

    They've all gone to learn to make karawadu and tap Palmyra toddy!!!!

    Ganesh Wednesday, 01 November 2017 10:51 AM

    University is there to educate themselves harmoniously . The delegation met the president to show their opinion ,now it should be decided by the government and the political representatives .There can not be trade union action and unnecessary troubles .Even during LTTE some idiots used the university and misused and which went to gun down Dr Rajani Thiranagama a precious life by LTTE Demons


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