by Cyril Wimalasurendra KANDY — The University of Peradeniya and the Peradeniya police are investigating the setting off of dangerous firecrackers in close proximity to the Akbar Hall of residence on Sunday (26) night. A number of students were injured. According to sources, a group of stu- dents celebrating the birth anniversary of the LTTE leader was responsible for set- ting the crackers off. The student community of the Engineering Faculty, in particular resi- dential students of Akbar Hall, yesterday (27) staged a protest against the high handed action of lighting crackers in the premises of their hall. Thet marched to the administration block of the universi- ty calling for an investigation into the incident and for enhanced security to the occupants of the hall of residence because they feared the threat of unscrupulous elements within the prem- ises. by Brian Tissera The United States yesterday reject- ed the view expressed by LTTE leader V. Prabhakaran, in his November 27 speech, that there is no alternate solu- tion to the problem faced by the Tamil people other than the establishment of a separate state. United States Ambassador Robert O. Blake said that they see an open path to the resolu- tion of the problem. “This problem can be solved through a process of sustained negotiations”. The views expressed by the LTTE leader cannot be accepted. The Government of Sri Lanka could pro- pose a solution based on an United Sri Lanka and this would very well be the basis for discussions, he added. Responding to a question, Ambassador Blake said that the LTTE is a proscribed institution in the USA and there is no way that they could obtain either funds or arms from within the USA. The recent arrest of 15 suspects by the FBI, in a failed attempt to procure arms, is evi- dence of the vigorous action taken by the US government to enforce the ban on the LTTE. He was speaking at a media brief- ing held in connection with the com- pletion of nine buildings which were converted into ones that were accessi- ble for disabled persons. This project was jointly imple- mented by USAID and the UK based Motivation Charitable Trust funded by a US$450,000 grant from USAID. Accessibility is important to physi- cally disabled people in order that they are able to live their lives with- out being dependent on others, he said. by Jayantha de Silva With the recent Supreme Court ruling invalidating the merger of the North and the East, the LTTE’s bid to gain international assistance via PTOMS (Tsunami Sahana Mandalaya) suffered an irreversible setback, said JVP Parliamentarian and General Secretary of the National Patriotic Movement, Wimal Weerawansa. He was speaking at the Janapranamabhani (People’s Salutation) ceremony held at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday to felici- tate the legal profession and others who were instrumental in filing a Fundamental Rights application in the Supreme Court against the amalgama- tion of the North and the East. “The time has come to release the peo- ple of the North-East from the hopeless situation arising out of the separate state prison, he stressed. The Cease Fire Agreement (CFA) gave the LTTE a meas- ure of legality for their Eelam, goal. The LTTE with the backing of foreign pow- ers has now set its goal of obtaining legal recognition for Eelam, while con- tinuing to stay within the CFA, he point- ed out. If the government continues to ignore the Supreme Court ruling and refrains from de-merging the North and the East, which was set up under the J. R. Jayewardene regime, a mass agitational campaign would be launched by the JVP against the government”, he warned. Dr. Gunadasa Amerasekera, Chairman of the National Patriotic Movement said that it was 19 years after merging the two provinces that the demerger of the North and the East was ruled by the Supreme Court. For that victory, the nation should pay tribute to JVP, he emphasised. The demerger is the first salvo towards national liberation, he added. JVP MP for Trincomalee Jayantha Wijesekera, who was a petitioner to the FR case, also spoke. Those who received awards for filing the petition were Wasantha Piyatissa, MP, Ampara, Attorneys at Law Manori Jinadasa, Gomin Dayasiri and postal peon Buhari. The National Patriotic Front on Tuesday honoured Professor G. H. Peiris, lawyers H. L de Silva, PC, Gomin Dayasri, PC, S.L Gunasekera, PC, JVP MP Jayantha Wijesekera (Trincomalee District), JVP MP Wasantha Peiris (Ampara District) and A. S. M. Buhari of Ampara for their commitment and dedication to secure the recent Supreme Court ruling on the de-merger of the Eastern Province from the North. Dayasri receives his award from JVP parliamentary group leader Wimal Weerawansa. Pic by Kamal Bogoda Wednesday 29th November, 2006 3 Education UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA VACANCY Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post in the University of Peradeniya. POST OF MEDICAL OFFICER The University is looking for a highly motivated individual capable of working as a team member with a group of doctors. Training in counselling will be an added qualification. Qualifications: Medical Degree of a recognized University with at least 03 years experience as a Medical Practitioner (Excluding period of internship) Salary Scale : Rs. 27485 — 585 X 10; 735 X 10 - 40685 p.m. (UMO - 1) In addition to the salary, the cost of living allowance of Rs. 1375/= will be paid. Notes 1. The selected candidate will be considered for placement on a point of the above salary scale, depending on his/her qualifications and experience. 2. The holders of the posts of Medical Officer after confirmation in the appointment will be eligible for Sabbatical Leave of one year’s duration with pay or two years’ duration without pay on completion of seven years of service. Those proceeding abroad on Sabbatical Leave shall be entitled to receive full passage for himself/herself as well as the spouse. 3. Granting of study leave to the selected candidate to obtain postgraduate qualifications or experience according to the requirements of the University may be considered, subject to exigencies of services. 4. Medical Practitioner in the service of Government/ Corporations and those who are presently serving the State Sector will be required on selection to obtain their release through the Ministry of Health or the relevant Corporation. 5. Preference will be given to male candidates. The selected candidate will become a contributor to the Universities Provident Fund as well as to the Universities Pension Scheme for the contribution being 10% from the employee to the Provident Fund and 8% and 7% from the employee to the Provident Fund and Pension Fund respectively. A further contribution of 3% will be made by the employer to the Employees Trust Fund. Application form, and other relevant information could be obtained from the Senior Assistant Registrar, Non-Academic Establishments Branch, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, either by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope 23 X 10 cm in size or by personally calling over at the office of the Senior Assistant Registrar, Non-Academic Establishments Branch with a letter of request up to 20th December 2006. The Application form can also be downloaded from the University web site at: http://www .pdn.ac.lk/jobs. The duly perfected application together with detailed Curriculum Vitae would be forwarded under registered cover indicating “Post of Medical Officer” on the left hand corner of the envelope to reach the Registrar, University of Peradeniya on or before 28th December 2006. The applicants of Government Departments/Corporations should channel their applications through the Heads of the respective Departments/Corporations, along with a certified statement of the present salary particulars. Applications will not be entertained personally and the University will not bear responsibility for such submissions. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained. Registrar, University of Peradeniya 22nd November 2006. 351 12 38 39 45 20 US rejects Prabhakaran’s view on independence as solution Probe into firecracker blasts at Peradeniya University One and a half year old K. K. G. Sathich Disneka Tharushan, who is in the Intensive Care Unit of the Cancer Hospital in Maharagama, is in need of A (-) negative blood urgently. His parents kindly request any donors to help them. Please contact 077-5731194 Little Sathich urgently needs A(-) negative blood “Today fear and insecurity haunt all citizens. However, the sufferings of the people of North and East exceed those of the others. Nevertheless, it must be point- ed out that the LTTE is also responsible for the present crisis. They prevented the Tamils of the North and East voting for the UNP candidate at the last Presidential election, thereby preventing an immedi- ate resumption of the peace process. Had the UNP candidate been elected, the Party was prepared to build on the agreements reached between the Sri Lanka Government and the LTTE between 2002 and 2003. “The UNP reiterates that the only solution to the conflict lies in a negotiated political settlement. This should accom- modate the legitimate interests and aspi- rations of all Sri Lankan communities. There is no doubt a vast majority of our people including most Tamils seek such a solution within a united Sri Lanka .Separatism is no answer and will only lead to further bloodshed and sufferings by all”, the statement further said. JVP wants MR to act on SC ruling NE demerger UNP urges Govt... From page 1