October 2025

A discussion to review the process of regularizing the lands identified for Sangilian Park and the proposed Children’s Hospital in Inuvil was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat this evening – on Saturday, 11th October 2025. The meeting was attended by the Secretary […]

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, directed local authorities to prohibit commercial activities in institutions operating for business purposes without obtaining a Certificate of Conformity (COC) or compliance certificate despite applying for building permits. He noted that the failure to obtain a COC compromises the safety of the buildings and prevents local

Under the Primary Healthcare System Enhancing Project, it has been informed to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan, that arrangements are being made to provide an ambulance boat for Analaitivu next year (2026) and another ambulance boat for Nainativu in 2027. Representatives of the World Bank, officials from the Primary Healthcare

The Master Plan for the Kallundai Settlement Village has been prepared by the Northern Provincial Engineers Association. The Northern Provincial Council will begin allocating funds for its phased implementation starting next year, announced the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Earlier on Thursday, 09 October 2025, the Governor also inaugurated the “Inthiranila” Memorial

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan, announced that a hospital ward complex, including a pediatric ward and an emergency treatment unit, as well as doctors’ quarters, will be constructed in phases starting next year with funding allocated by the Northern Provincial Council. A discussion regarding the development of Mannar District Hospital

A farewell and felicitation ceremony in honor of Mr. M. Kirubasuthan, who served as Deputy Chief Secretary – Planning of the Northern Province and retired on 06.10.2025, was held today – on Wednesday, 08th of October 2025, at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Chief Secretary, Northern Province, under the patronage of Hon.

It has been decided that, starting from 01.01.2026, the use of lunch sheets will be banned across the Northern Province. Instead, the use of banana leaves and boiling food trays can be adopted. Local authorities that have not yet passed resolutions in this regard are required to do so. This decision was made during a

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has appointed Mrs. Rajini Jayaraj as the Deputy Chief Secretary – Planning of the Northern Province. The Governor presented the official letter of appointment to Mrs. Rajini Jayaraj today – On Tuesday, 07th of October 2025 at the Governor’s Secretariat. The Secretary to the Governor, Mr.

Hairdressers in our province must transform into highly professional individuals suited to the current era. The National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) is ready to facilitate this. Everyone should utilize it to obtain the National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) certificate. Thus, stated Hon. Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan. The general meeting of the Jaffna District