A tense situation between staff and students has forced the closure of the Eastern University, university sources said today.

In a statement released to the media, the Eastern University said:

‘The Council of the Eastern University, Sri Lanka considering the unsettled condition prevailing at the Eastern University, Sri Lanka decided to close its Vantharumoolai and Batticaloa premises for all academic programmes with effect from 17 August, 2017 until further notice.

All students shall leave these premises by 12.00 noon by Friday the 18 August, 2017.’

The Students in all Hostels shall vacate their rooms and handover their keys to the respective Warden/Sub-warden on departure. The University shall not be responsible for any items left in their rooms of the hostels.’