March 2026

The inaugural event for the Northern Province under the “National Housing Program – 2026”, aimed at implementing the housing programs of the Provincial Councils, was held successfully at the Manthai East Divisional Secretariat in the Mullaitivu District.

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“During my tenure as District Secretary, there were various instances of political interference in the selection of beneficiaries for housing schemes. However, in the housing program currently being implemented by the Provincial Council, we have ensured that the selection of beneficiaries is carried out independently and transparently, without any political interference,” said the Hon. Governor […]

The inaugural event for the Northern Province under the “National Housing Program – 2026”, aimed at implementing the housing programs of the Provincial Councils, was held successfully at the Manthai East Divisional Secretariat in the Mullaitivu District. Read More »

Immediate disciplinary action should be initiated against school principals who fail to release transferred teachers – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan instructs officials

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, instructed officials that the annual teacher transfers should only be implemented after fully carrying out the transfers granted to teachers based on “service requirements” in the Northern Province. A progress review meeting of the Northern Province Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports, and Youth Affairs was

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Full cooperation from all parties, including the public and private sectors, is essential for the development of the tourism industry. You can inform us of your problems at any time. – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated.

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the contribution of the private sector is extremely important in developing the tourism industry of the Northern Province. He also noted that the government will provide all necessary facilities required by private sector stakeholders to promote this sector. The Governor made these remarks while

Full cooperation from all parties, including the public and private sectors, is essential for the development of the tourism industry. You can inform us of your problems at any time. – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated. Read More »

A special high-level discussion on promoting small and medium enterprises and accelerating export-oriented development was held under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that all departments should work together to promote export-oriented development. A special high-level discussion on the promotion of small and medium enterprises and the acceleration of export-oriented development in the Northern Province was held this morning – on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 at the Governor’s

A special high-level discussion on promoting small and medium enterprises and accelerating export-oriented development was held under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

Northern Province’s Contribution to Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product Should Be Raised to 10% in the Future – Request by the Hon. Governor

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The contribution of the prosperous Northern Province to Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) currently stands at the lowest level of 4.5 percent. We have now begun working intensively towards the target of raising this contribution to at least 10 percent in the coming years, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan.

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“Modern agriculture is the need of the hour to confront climate change. This new project aims to strengthen climate-resilient farming while increasing farmers’ incomes,” said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan at the inauguration of the Climate Resilient Agricultural Community Farm in Kilinochchi.

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that a climate-resilient agricultural system is urgently needed in the province to address the growing challenges posed by climate change to traditional farming practices. He further noted that adopting this new farming system would enable farmers to significantly increase their incomes. The newly established Climate

“Modern agriculture is the need of the hour to confront climate change. This new project aims to strengthen climate-resilient farming while increasing farmers’ incomes,” said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan at the inauguration of the Climate Resilient Agricultural Community Farm in Kilinochchi. Read More »

“End to Sand Mafia; Uniform Prices and Uninterrupted Supply!” – Bold Decisions Taken at High-Level Meeting Chaired by Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

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A special high-level discussion aimed at establishing a new mechanism to control and maintain uniform prices of sand and gravel in the Northern Province, while ensuring uninterrupted supply according to public needs, was held this Tuesday morning (10 March 2026) at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.

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A special meeting was held between the Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the Hon. Governor.

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Ms. Kristin B. Parco, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, informed the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, that the special project “LANTERN” (Land and Trust-building Engagement in the Regions of the North & East)—focused on land issues and trust-building in the Northern

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Special Discussion of the Ministry of Local Government Held at the Governor’s Secretariat

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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested the relevant parties to exert pressure and take appropriate steps to fill the vacant technical staff positions in the province and to create new technical posts in line with current needs. A special discussion of the Ministry of Finance, Planning, Law and Order, Lands, Power,

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A special meeting was held between the representatives of the Northern Province of the Sri Lanka Technical Service Union and the Hon. Governor.

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A special meeting between the representatives of the Northern Province of the Sri Lanka Technical Service Union and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, took place today – on Monday 09 March 2026, in the evening at the Governor’s Secretariat. During this meeting, a detailed review was conducted regarding the current progress

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