August 2025

Hon. Governor conducted a field visit to Vavuniya North

A field visit organized by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was conducted on Friday, 1st of August 2025, to assess the feasibility of establishing permanent settlements for resettled individuals in the border villages under the Vavuniya North Divisional Secretariat Division, who are currently facing displacement. The Governor-led delegation first visited Kanchiramottai, […]

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Governor Inspects Delayed Road Reconstruction on Chavakachcheri–Point Pedro Road

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, conducted an inspection visit on 31 July 2025 to a 10-meter section of the Chavakachcheri– Point Pedro Road that remains unreconstructed. This particular stretch of road had previously been highlighted during the las Jaffna District Coordinating Committee meeting following a dispute over the construction of a

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‘Sivamayam 2025’ event held in Oddusuddan Thanthontri Easwarar Temple.

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, commended and congratulated the efforts to preserve and pass on our traditional arts to the next generation, even while living in the diaspora. The Sivamayam 2025 event, featuring cultural performances by students of the Nrithya Sangeetha Academy in Britain, was held on Tuesday evening (29.07.2025) at the

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Today, we suffer more losses from road accidents than we did from deaths and disabilities during the years of war

“When we look at the accidents occurring today, it’s clear there is little regard for the lives of others who travel with hopes and expectations. Nor is there concern for one’s own life. I am not sure whether to call this ignorance or sheer carelessness,” said the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan.

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The current government is prioritizing the export economy, and we must seize this opportunity to maximize our gains.

Income cannot be increased without boosting exports. To achieve this, industries must be established to add value to the Northern Province’s most valuable resources—agriculture and fisheries. By converting these raw products into value-added goods, we can significantly enhance our export potential. Furthermore, the establishment of such industries will also address the region’s unemployment issue,” said

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