February 12, 2026

Under the National Housing Development Authority’s resettlement housing program in the Northern Province, funds amounting to 2,726 million rupees have been allocated this year to construct 1,363 new houses. Beneficiaries have been selected, and Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Hon. Susil Ranasinghe issued instructions to officials to complete this housing project within the […]

The Hon. Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has paid special attention to the expansion of the four-lane road within the Kilinochchi town area and to the installation of traffic signal lights to reduce road accidents. The Kilinochchi District Special Coordination Committee meeting was held today – on Wednesday 11 February 2026, at the

Despite being rich in resources, Mullaitivu District ranks first in poverty. However, within the next two to three years under this government, the district will undoubtedly achieve significant development. The foundational plans and infrastructure required for this progress have already been initiated, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. These remarks were

In the past, rulers developed roads primarily for their own needs and political gain. However, it is the current government that understands the fundamental needs of the people and is undertaking the development of roads, bridges, and jetties accordingly. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that many initiatives which had once

In accordance with the new directive of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, an opportunity has arisen for Provincial Councils to obtain funds not only through the usual allocations but also through the line ministries of the central government. Therefore, Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan has instructed officials to immediately prepare

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested that the “Manohari” Project — which provides life skills training for students and parenting skills training for parents — be expanded to other educational zones across the Northern Province. A special discussion on the Manohari Project, currently being implemented for students in the Northern and

Despite a strict circular prohibiting schools from collecting funds from students, there are reports that money continues to be solicited indirectly under the guise of parents’ or alumni associations. The full responsibility for monitoring and preventing such illegal collections rests with the education administration authorities, stated the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan.

In line with the special directive of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a separate financial allocation will be made for the rapid development of the Northern and Eastern Provinces. To make effective use of this, Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan instructed officials to immediately prepare proposals for mega development projects capable