February 2019

Another block of land in the north released to civilians

A block of state and private lands in Vavuniya district used by the Army was handed over to the civilians. An official event in this regard was held under the chairmanship of Governor Suren Raghavan at Governor’s Secretariat on 22nd January 2019. Major General Prabath Dematampitiya, General Officer Commander 56th Division representing Wanni Security Forces […]

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Livelihood Assistance for Candle Manufacturing at Velanai

Northern Provincial Ministry of Women’s Affairs provided livelihood assistance for a women-based society at Velanai, Jaffna. A set of equipment and furniture were distributed to “Joshop Candle” manufacturing women CBO which is run by the members of 04 women headed families at Charty village, ward No.1 in Velanai East, Jaffna. The Ministry also handed over

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Pongal and New Year Celebrations at Kaithady Elders’ Home in 2019

The senior citizens of Kaithady Shanthi Nilayam celebrated New Year and Thai Pongal festival by engaging in various activities. A special pooja was organized at Vinayagar Samedha Nitsinga Vairavar Temple followed by hoisting national flag and taking oaths by the staff. The events for the mental development of the elders and awareness towards the happy

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Banana Fiber Extracting Machine handed over to Lotus Entrepreneurship Group at Vengalacheddikulam

A banana fiber extracting machine was distributed by Provincial Ministry of Women Affairs to Lotus Entrepreneurship Group which engages in groups of 12 women at Kannaddy Vengalacheddikulam under the scheme of Livelihood Assistance for Women’s Societies. The machine was purchased at a cost of Rs.445,000 under the PSDG. A demo training workshop to use this

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2nd Phase Distribution of Livelihood assistance to Women headed families – Jaffna

The second phase distribution of livelihood assistance to the women headed families was held at the Provincial Ministry office of Women’s Affairs on 12th December 2018 in Jaffna under the guidance of the Secretary to the Ministry Mrs. Rubini Varathalingam. Five women from Jaffna Divisional Secretariat division, Point Pedro, Nallur and Thellipalai Divisional Secretariat divisions

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Discussion with District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries of NP

A meeting with the District Secretaries and Divisional Secretaries of Northern Province was held under the chairmanship of Governor of Northern Province Dr. Suren Raghavan on 22nd January 2019 at the NPC Conference Hall of Jaffna Public Library. The lands and water resources of Northern Province and the issues related to them were discussed in

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Governor’s ‘Public Day’ will be held at CM’s Office Tomorrow

Governor of Northern Province Dr. Suren Raghavan paid a sudden visit today (22) to the Chief Minister’s Office which is located at Kaithady. After the lifespan of the Northern Provincial Council has been over, the functions of the Provincial Ministries and Departments have come under the direct supervision of the Governor. In this situation, Governor

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