October 19, 2025

Diwali greetings from the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan

Diwali, the festival of lights, symbolizes the journey of dispelling darkness and spreading light. It reminds us of the triumph of good over evil and inspires us to build a society rooted in love, unity, and peace. Diwali is a festival that encourages us to remove darkness—ignorance, jealousy, and evil—from our minds and society, and […]

Diwali greetings from the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan Read More »

Hon. Governor inaugurated the Kilinochchi District Office of Green Layer Organization

Planting trees and maintaining them has become a challenge in our province due to the destructive acts of certain individuals, stated Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan with concern. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province inaugurated the Kilinochchi District Office of the Green Layer Organization, which has been continuously implementing tree-planting initiatives, on

Hon. Governor inaugurated the Kilinochchi District Office of Green Layer Organization Read More »

Children should not be subjected to physical or psychological punishment. By nurturing children with love, we can build a better nation. – Hon. Governor

Children must be protected from the use of deadly drugs. A network is being created targeting children, and we must dismantle it to provide them with a safe environment. Investing in children is the foundation for a prosperous future nation. These remarks were made by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. An

Children should not be subjected to physical or psychological punishment. By nurturing children with love, we can build a better nation. – Hon. Governor Read More »

“Our culture reflects the customs passed down by our ancestors, and it is our responsibility to preserve and pass them on to future generations.” – Hon. Governor

Students should develop leadership qualities alongside their education. Education alone does not make a person complete. It is only through cultivating leadership skills that students can truly become well-rounded. This was stated by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The stage events of the Pudukkudiyaruppu Cultural Festival, jointly organized by the Pudukkudiyaruppu

“Our culture reflects the customs passed down by our ancestors, and it is our responsibility to preserve and pass them on to future generations.” – Hon. Governor Read More »

Decision to close all licensed liquor stores in the Northern Province on Deepavali Day

Based on a request submitted by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a decision has been taken to close all licensed liquor stores in the Northern Province on Deepavali Day (20th October 2025). This decision has been officially communicated by the Department of Excise

Decision to close all licensed liquor stores in the Northern Province on Deepavali Day Read More »

“Our province is both the most resource-rich and the most poverty-stricken in Sri Lanka. Due to the failure to use our resources properly, we are also leading in poverty,” said the Hon. Governor.

Competitive purchasing is essential to ensure better prices for agricultural produce. Necessary steps have already been initiated to establish such a competitive purchasing mechanism. Through this initiative, it is hoped that agriculture will become a more profitable sector, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. In the Kilinochchi District, within the Pallai

“Our province is both the most resource-rich and the most poverty-stricken in Sri Lanka. Due to the failure to use our resources properly, we are also leading in poverty,” said the Hon. Governor. Read More »

School Principals from the schools in offshore Islands of Jaffna District Meet and Discuss with the Hon. Governor

School principals from the schools in offshore islands of Jaffna District met with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat on the evening of Friday, 17th October 2025, to discuss matters related to the decision by the Central Ministry of Education to remove certain schools from the list of

School Principals from the schools in offshore Islands of Jaffna District Meet and Discuss with the Hon. Governor Read More »

The Honorable Governor Inspects the Site Proposed for a Waste Sorting Centre by the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha

In response to objections raised regarding the establishment of a waste sorting centre by the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha in the Ariyalai, Karaimunangu area, a petition was submitted to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vedanayahan. On the morning of Friday, 17th October 2025, the Governor personally visited and inspected the site. The Secretary

The Honorable Governor Inspects the Site Proposed for a Waste Sorting Centre by the Nallur Pradeshiya Sabha Read More »

A discussion was held on the development of the Jaffna Fort with financial assistance from the World Bank.

A discussion on the development of the Jaffna Fort with financial assistance from the World Bank was held at the Governor’s Secretariat on Friday morning – 17th October 2025, under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. At the start of the discussion, the Governor emphasized the importance of developing

A discussion was held on the development of the Jaffna Fort with financial assistance from the World Bank. Read More »

A meeting was held between all members of the Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the Chairman, and the Hon. Governor.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that a prioritized list of roads in Manthai East should be prepared for reconstruction and that the work can be carried out gradually each year based on the available funds. A meeting between all members of the Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha, led by its Chairman,

A meeting was held between all members of the Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the Chairman, and the Hon. Governor. Read More »