July 2025

“I believe that in the next five years, the Northern Province will emerge as a global leader in sustainable sea cucumber farming,” – Hon. Governor.

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“If we focus solely on increasing sea cucumber production or allow illegal activities, it will disrupt the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem. We must act in a way that ensures the sustainability and long-term stability of our environment,” stated Honourable Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan The sea cucumber production seminar jointly organized by Cinnamon […]

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A discussion on the Northern Province Tourism Needs Assessment conducted by the UNDP was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable Governor.

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A discussion on the Tourism Needs Assessment of the Northern Province, conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was held this evening (Friday, 25 July 2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan. Speaking at the outset of the discussion, the Honorable

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SLTB and private long-distance services will operate from the long-distance bus station implementation date for this decision will be announced in due course.

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, announced that Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private long-distance services will operate from the Long-Distance Bus Terminal, while SLTB and private local services will operate from the Central Bus Terminal, where the SLTB currently functions. The implementation date for this decision will be announced in

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The Chairmen of Thunukai, Manthai East and Vali-East Pradeshiya Sabhas met the Hon. Governor

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The Chairmen of Thunukai and Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabhas of Mullaitivu District and the Chairman of Vali-East Pradeshiya Sabha of Jaffna District met the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat today, Thursday (24.07.2025) and had discussions. The Chairman of Thunukai Pradeshiya Sabha, Mr. K. Senthuran, and the Chairman of

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Hon. Governor made inspection visit to Kalmadu Herbal Village in Kilinochchi

Health

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayagan, made an inspection visit to the Kalmadu Herbal Village in Kilinochchi on 19th July 2025. During the visit, the Governor observed the current state of the herbal village and engaged in discussions with the Kilinochchi District Medical Superintendent, Medical Officer-in-Charge, and other staff. He also discussed

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Opening Ceremony of the New Building of Kilinochchi Siddha Central Dispensary

Health

The opening ceremony of the new building for the Kilinochchi Siddha Central Dispensary was ceremonially held on July 11, 2025. Commissioner of the Department of Indigenous Medicine Dr. T. Sarvananthan chaired the event. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayagan participated as the chief Guest and officially declared open the new building. Mrs.

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Governor chairs Progress Review Meeting on Women’s Affairs Ministry Projects

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A monthly discussion to review the financial and physical progress of the projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Rehabilitation, Social Service, Cooperatives, Food Supply and Distribution, Industries and Enterprise Promotion and Trade & Commerce was held at the Governor’s Secretariat today, Wednesday (23.07.2025) under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of

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Governor Thanks UNIDO for Training on Packaging Technology and Related Topics

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“Even if you produce high-quality products, their demand largely depends on effective packaging and marketing,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan. “Therefore, I extend my sincere thanks to UNIDO for educating you on these vital aspects and more.” A workshop for local entrepreneurs, organized by the United Nations Industrial Development

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Deeds for a group of residents on lands owned by the Land Reforms Commission are scheduled to be issued next month

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Solutions were reached for various issues concerning lands under the Land Reform Commission in the Northern Province during a meeting held at the Governor’s Secretariat on Wednesday morning (23.07.2025). The meeting was attended by Mr. R.K. Nihal, Chairman of the Land Reform Commission, who participated at the invitation of the Honorable Governor of the Northern

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