December 2025

“Many people seek government service with the sole aim of securing a pension. But this is a blessing bestowed by God to serve the people.” – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

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Northern Province Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan emphasized that every person appointed to government service must work in a manner that does not become a burden to the chair they occupy, but instead brings honour to it. The event to present appointment letters to 14 Revenue Inspectors selected for the Local Authorities of the Northern Provincial […]

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“Alleviating the suffering of the people is our foremost duty; act with courage.” – Northern Governor issues firm directives to the officials to expedite relief efforts.

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It is our moral responsibility to extend a helping hand to the people of the Northern Province who have been affected by the disaster, rehabilitate them, and ensure their livelihoods are restored. While ensuring that the affected people return to normalcy as quickly as possible, the annual development plans of the province must also be

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‘Ditwah’ Disaster Rescue: Moratuwa University Students Hand Over Letter to Governor, Expressing Gratitude to the President

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The University of Moratuwa students who were rescued from a bus trapped in the floodwaters of the Kala Oya—which had overflowed onto the Puttalam A–12 road during the ‘Ditwah’ disaster—handed over a letter today – on Monday 08 December 2025, to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, expressing their gratitude to His

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Rural Development Symposium Highlights Key Strategies

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The Provincial Department of Rural Development is conducting research on Future Transformation of Rural Development under the guidance of Dr.Ahilan Kadirkamar under PSDG fund. The final symposium of the research project was successfully held on 05th December 2025 at the Auditorium of the Chief Secretary’s Secretariat, Kaithady. The event brought together officials, academics and stakeholder

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Strict action will be taken against any officer involved in relief corruption or misconduct– Hon. Governor

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In the disaster situation, this government will never tolerate any irregularities, favoritism, or corruption in the distribution of relief assistance to the affected people in the Northern Province. This is the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, elected by the people to completely eradicate corruption and establish honest administration, said the Hon. Governor of the

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Contact details for recording disaster-affected livestock details and providing emergency treatment in the Northern Province

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The livestock sector in the Northern Province has also been affected due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and disaster situation. In this context, special arrangements have been made to record information regarding livestock affected by the disaster and to provide necessary emergency treatment for animals that have escaped or been injured. In this regard,

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When the World Bank-funded tank desilting project is implemented next year, the ponds located in the bed of the Valukkai Aru will also be desilted. – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

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Protecting the Valukkai Aru, which is indispensable for the protection of groundwater in Jaffna, has become a necessity of the time. The Northern Provincial Administration will extend its full cooperation to implement the findings of the study being conducted under the “Water Security through Participatory Action Research” (WASPAR) project in this regard, assured the Governor

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Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan directly meets the people of Kokkilai, who have been isolated due to the disruption of access via the Nayaaru Bridge

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, undertook a visit yesterday – on Friday 05 December 2025, to the Mullaitivu District to inspect areas affected by the recent disaster and to participate in the mobile service conducted under the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative. Organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and

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The Department of Rural Development has still not fully achieved the purpose for which it was created – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

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The efforts taken with foresight to transform the Department of Rural Development, instead of continuing to label it as an outdated or ineffective institution, are commendable. These efforts should not remain at the level of mere studies but must be translated into action, emphasized the Northern Province Governor, Hon. N. Vethanayahan. A discussion themed “The

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