October 2025

“This government is taking a positive approach to matters concerning the Northern Province, which is a blessing for its people.” – Hon. Governor

Governor

“The National People’s Power Government is proving its commitment through action, not words. I believe the Northern Province can be developed within this government’s tenure,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The inaugural ceremony of the Reconstruction of the Kurikadduvan Jetty Approach Road —a key initiative under the ‘Marumalarchikkana Paathai’ project—was […]

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Decision to Establish Rehabilitation Centers for Drug Addicts in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar Districts

Governor

A review meeting, chaired by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was held today, Thursday (02.10.2025), at the Governor’s Secretariat to discuss progress regarding the establishment of rehabilitation centers and drop-in centers for individuals addicted to life-threatening drugs in the Northern Province. The meeting followed a previous discussion held in July at

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“Because we are destroying nature indiscriminately, climate change has today become the greatest global challenge.” – Hon. Governor

Governor

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan, stated that a programme has been launched today to instill in schoolchildren, from a young age, the values of respecting, loving, and protecting nature, thereby transforming them into a future society that safeguards the environment. He further emphasized that it is the responsibility of the

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A meeting was held between the Hon. Governor and children invited under the arrangements of the Rahama Organization.

Governor

While the Rahama Organization is undertaking various programs, it is also actively working on children’s rights. Leaders of children’s groups from the Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, and Vavuniya districts participated in the meeting with the Governor. The children highlighted to the Governor the challenges faced by school students due to drug abuse. Discussions were also held regarding

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A Cabinet paper has been submitted to address the challenges faced by refugees arriving from India.

Governor

It has been announced that a Cabinet paper has been presented to resolve the issues faced by refugees from India at international airports, following a request submitted by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. A letter had been sent by the Northern Province Governor

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A discussion was held to review the progress of projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.

Governor

The monthly review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Cooperatives, Food Supply and Distribution, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, and Commerce was held on Wednesday 1st of October 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Hon.

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A meeting was held between the Honorable Governor and the Physical Education Diploma Teachers’ Association.

Governor

A meeting between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and the Physical Education Diploma Teachers’ Association was held on Tuesday 30th September 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat. During the discussion, the Association highlighted several issues concerning the development of the sports sector in the Northern Province. “The participation rate of school students

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Livelihood Assistance Provided to Women-Headed Households and Women Entrepreneurs – Jaffna District

Women's Affair

In the Jaffna District, a distribution of the livelihood assistance program for Women-Headed Households and Women Entrepreneurs was successfully conducted by the Northern Provincial Ministry of Women’s Affairs on 29th September 2025 at the Provincial Ministry of Women’s Affairs. The event was chaired by the Ministry’s Secretary, Mr. M. Nanthagopalan, with the participation of the

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