January 4, 2026

“We must create the situation to export medicinal herbs of the Northern Province!” – Hon. Governor stresses at appointment letter handing-over ceremony

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that his expectation is for a large quantity of medicinal herbs required for the indigenous medicine sector to be produced in the Northern Province, not only to meet local needs but also to reach a level where they can be exported abroad. The Governor made […]

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“Three Investment Zones to Be Established in the Northern Province: Feasibility Report to Be Submitted by the End of This Month!” – Review Meeting Chaired by the Governor

A discussion on three major new investment zones to be established in the Northern Province and the investment opportunities expected within them was held today – on Saturday 03 January 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The detailed feasibility study report relating to

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“The Cooperative Sector Will Be Strengthened to Protect the People from the Microfinance Debt Trap!” – Hon. Governor assures in Kilinochchi

A special discussion focusing on strengthening thrift and credit cooperative societies in the Northern Province and protecting the public from the adverse impacts of microfinance loans was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. This discussion took place today – on Friday 02 January 2026, at the auditorium

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“Let us begin a new chapter in Northern agriculture with the support of the university!” – Governor calls at the Kilinochchi Faculty of Agriculture discussion

In order to ensure sustainable agricultural development in the Northern Province and to enhance the sector, universities must extend their support and work shoulder to shoulder with our departments. Through such collective efforts, I firmly believe that we can achieve remarkable growth in the province’s agricultural sector in the future, stated the Hon. Governor of

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“Immediate Action to Improve the Livelihood and Infrastructure Facilities of the People of Kallaru!” – Assurance given by Minister and Governor in Kilinochchi

The Chairman of the Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee and Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, R. Chandrasekar, along with the Co-Chairman of the District Coordinating Committee and Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, assured that prompt action will be taken to fulfill the livelihood needs of the people of Kallaru, under

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“Northern Province Secures First Place Nationally by Achieving 98% Target in Fund Utilization!” – Pride Expressed at the 2026 Duty Commencement Event

The Deputy Chief Secretary (Finance) of the Northern Province, Mr. R. Sivaruban, stated that the Northern Provincial Council has secured the top position compared to other provinces in Sri Lanka by efficiently utilizing over 98% of the funds allocated to the Northern Province through the 2025 Budget. A special event to commence duties for the

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“The government led by His Excellency the President is giving the highest priority to the eradication of corruption. Therefore, even the slightest room must not be allowed for corruption in our provincial public service,” – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan emphasized.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, called upon all officials to work with dedication and enthusiasm in the new year to deliver the people-friendly public service expected by the government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ceremony to commence duties for the year 2026 was held this morning

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