Peace for the World

Peace for the World
First democratic leader of Justice the Godfather of the Sri Lankan Tamil Struggle: Honourable Samuel James Veluppillai Chelvanayakam

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Students from Trinco campus protest against arbitrary suspensions


The students of the Trincomalee Campus of the Eastern University engaged in another protest campaign yesterday (18th) to demand solutions for their grievances that include withdrawing of suspension orders imposed due to arbitrary moves of the authorities, finding solutions for examination irregularities, shortage of teachers, raising the quality of the degree and students’ welfare issues.

Despite the boycotting of lectures the students have begun to get their grievances solved has exceeded its 50th day, the authorities have completely ignored the issue.

The students carried out protest campaign opposite the campus protesting against closing down the campus arbitrarily.

SP Police for Trincomalee District, who had arrived at the site the students were engaged in their campaign unsuccessfully attempted to get the Minister connected. However, after a telephone conversation with the Governor, he had promised to arrange a discussion with the Governor and the Rector on the 21st. With this promise, the students have temporarily suspended their campaign.