February 2026

A special discussion on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in obtaining bank loans and the possible solutions was held under the patronage of the Hon. Governor.

Governor

A special discussion on the challenges faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs and new entrepreneurs in the Northern Province in obtaining bank loans, and the solutions thereto, was held this evening – on Friday 06 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Although […]

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“Do not let the plan remain merely a document; take urgent action to implement it” – Governor’s directive.

Governor

In order to advance the tourism sector of the Northern Province to the next level, the ‘Northern Tourism Development Strategic Plan 2026–2030’ was officially handed over today – on Friday 06 February 2026, to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. During the meeting held at the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat, the plan

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We have now stepped into a new era of change. I kindly invite you to place your trust in that change – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan’s call in the Independence Day address

Governor

Times are changing. We have now stepped into a new era of change. I kindly invite you to place your trust in that change, said Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan in his address on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations were held grandly this Wednesday morning (04 February

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78th Independence Day Message of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan

Governor

As we celebrate the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka, I extend my Independence Day greetings to all the people of the Northern Province. Independence is not merely a ceremonial occasion to recall the past; it is also an opportunity for us to shape our future. This is a moment to renew our commitment to

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Review of Land Release and Release of Agricultural Farms – Hon. Governor meets the Jaffna Security Forces Commander

Governor

A special meeting between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and the newly appointed Commander of the Jaffna Security Forces, Major General K.T.P.D. Silva, was held today – on Tuesday morning 03 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. Major General K.T.P.D. Silva, who assumed duties as the Commander of the Jaffna Security

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Special Discussion Held Between Representatives of the Sri Lanka Non-Academic Employees’ Union and the Governor

Governor

A special discussion between the Northern Province representatives of the Sri Lanka Non-Academic Employees’ Union and the Hon. Governor was held this evening – on Monday 02 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat, regarding issues faced by non-academic employees in the Northern Province. During the meeting, the Governor listened to the demands of the employees

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Parachute method Paddy cultivation Field Day in the Puliyankulam Agricultural Instructor Range

Agriculture

On 28.01.2026, a field day event for paddy cultivation under the Parachute Method under the PSDG 2025 project and the Paddy Variety Promotion Project under the guidance of the Bathalagoda Paddy Research and Development Centre was held at Parasankulam village in the Puliyankulam Agricultural Instructor Range under the leadership of Technical Assistant K. Thurupathan. The

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