March 18, 2026

A Meeting held between the Sri Lanka Government Pharmacists’ Association and the Hon. Governor

A special discussion was held today – on Tuesday 17 March 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to examine the issues faced by members of the Sri Lanka Government Pharmacists’ Association and their requests. During the discussion, the Association informed the Governor that […]

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“Our society focuses on developing students based on textbook education and examination results, but does not encourage their participation in co-curricular activities that nurture their individual talents,” – Hon. Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan.

The Governor emphasized that developing leadership qualities among students is one of the most important priorities in the present context. He noted that nothing can be achieved without leadership skills, and that such qualities can only be cultivated by engaging students in co-curricular activities alongside formal academic education. These remarks were made during a special

“Our society focuses on developing students based on textbook education and examination results, but does not encourage their participation in co-curricular activities that nurture their individual talents,” – Hon. Governor Nagalingam Vethanayahan. Read More »

If investments are to be attracted and encouraged in the Northern Province, the existing administrative processes must be simplified immediately. – Hon. Governor

A special discussion aimed at encouraging investors in the Northern Province and simplifying procedures related to their investment projects was held today – on Tuesday 17 March 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. This discussion, organized in collaboration with the Management Club (TMC)

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“Parthenium is a dangerous and poisonous plant. It can only be completely eradicated through intensive monitoring and continuous removal for two to three consecutive years,” said the Hon. Governor.

“When we can collectively eradicate invisible pathogens such as dengue, why have the relevant departments been unable to eliminate the visible plant, Parthenium, for so long?” questioned the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, urging the authorities to take appropriate and immediate measures to eradicate the deadly poisonous plant. A discussion on implementing

“Parthenium is a dangerous and poisonous plant. It can only be completely eradicated through intensive monitoring and continuous removal for two to three consecutive years,” said the Hon. Governor. Read More »

Special Iftar event held at Vavuniya Muslim Maha Vidyalaya under the auspices of the Northern Province Ministry of Education

Even though the religions followed by people are different, the ethical principles they teach and the path they lead to are the same, stated Hon. Governor of Northern Province Nagalingam Vethanayahan. He further noted that the Northern Province equally respects the traditions of people of all ethnicities and religions, and has been excellently promoting their

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