February 2026

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

The administration of the University of Jaffna has agreed to commence development activities in stages on the land allocated to the university in the Mullaitivu District, and to demarcate the boundaries and erect fencing in order to prevent land encroachment. This decision was reached at a special discussion held this evening – on Monday 09

K. Pragash has been appointed as the Chairman of the Cooperative Employees Commission, Northern Province by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan today – on Monday 09 February 2026. The letter of appointment was formally handed over to him at the Governor’s Secretariat. It is noteworthy that this appointment has been made

Bharatanatyam is one of the foremost classical art forms that reflects the culture and core values of the Tamil people. The interest shown by our younger generation in learning this traditional art form, rooted in the Ananda Tandavam and Rudra Tandavam of Lord Shiva, ensures the preservation and continuity of our art and cultural heritage,

Paddy produced in the Northern Province is transported to other provinces, processed into rice there, and then sold back in our own province. As a result, both our farmers and consumers are adversely affected. Steps will be taken to change this situation by strengthening private and cooperative sector mills so that our paddy can be