Srilanka, Jan. 28 -- The academic staff of the Jaffna University has resorted to a trade union action on five demands, including stern disciplinary action against the misdemeasnour of the students.

The lecturers of all faculties have joined the strike led by the University Teachers' Association.

They pointed out that the university administration has failed to take disciplinary action against the unruly activities of the students.

Recently nine students of the Jaffna University had been suspended for consuming liqour and drugs and behaving in undisciplined manner.

However, a group of students had staged a protest in front of the university campus against the action taken by the university administration.

The University Teachers...