In the Jaffna District, traditional paddy varieties and red rice varieties have been widely cultivated. This Maha season, in the Kaithady Agriculture Instructor Range, at Navatkuli East, a new red samba variety named Ld-368 (3½ months duration) was cultivated on a trial basis for seed production in a one-acre field owned by Mr. Thangarajah. The […]
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A special discussion regarding the continuation and more efficient and expanded implementation of the pond desilting project this year too in the Jaffna District, which began last year, was held today – on Friday 20 February 2026 evening, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of Hon. Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan. At the beginning
A special meeting to identify permanent solutions to the long-standing problems faced by the people resettled in the Kallundai area of Jaffna District was held this morning – on Friday, 20 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The residents settled in Kallundai
As large-scale development projects are set to be implemented in the Northern Province with financial assistance from the Government of India, the Hon. Governor, N. Vethanayahan, expressed his heartfelt gratitude, on behalf of the people of the Northern Province, to the Government and people of India. The Deputy High Commissioner of the Indian High Commission
It was decided at a high-level discussion held at the Northern Provincial Governor’s Secretariat to launch a large-scale initiative to raise awareness among youth in rural areas of the Northern Province about civil aviation education, and to establish a special exhibition hall at Palali Airport to foster greater interest in the sector among young people.
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, assured that funds have been allocated to resolve the long-standing wastewater drainage issue at Mallavi Base Hospital. He further stated that arrangements would be made to provide transport facilities to convey medical waste to Mankulam for incineration. The Governor undertook a direct inspection visit to Mallavi
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A special high-level discussion aimed at promoting education related to the civil aviation sector among the youth of the Northern Province was held today – on Thursday 19 February 2026. This was followed by a direct field visit to the Jaffna International Airport in Palaly. The high-level delegation comprised the Minister of Ports and Civil
Mrs. Sivachelvan Sivaranjini has been appointed as the (Acting) Commissioner of the Vavuniya Municipal Council by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayagan. At a ceremony held this morning – on Thursday, 19 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat, the Governor officially handed over the letter of appointment. The appointment has been made
Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan, who conducted a direct field visit to areas under the Manthai East Divisional Secretariat Division in Mullaitivu District, participated in the public grievances meeting held this Wednesday morning (18 February 2026) at the Divisional Secretariat conference hall and listened to the people’s issues. During this meeting, the Governor
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, acknowledged the necessity of constructing new bridges in the Maritimepattu Divisional Secretariat Division to prevent transportation disruptions and isolation during the rainy season. He stated that swift action would be taken to implement the construction of these bridges. A high-level delegation led by the Governor conducted
