April 2026

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has issued orders to take strict action based on the inquiry report of a retired judge, regarding alleged administrative irregularities and financial misconduct at the Vavuniya Municipal Council. In line with the Governor’s instructions to prevent the misuse of public funds, the Commissioner of Local Government has

Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stated that delays or negligence by officials in converting government allocated funds into actionable projects within the stipulated timeframe, and delivering them to the public, lead to a loss of public confidence in the government. The progress review meeting of the 2026 annual development programmes of the Provincial

“If I maintained deals with mafias, complied with the demands of fraudsters, listened to the personal likes and dislikes of certain influential individuals, or granted transfers according to their wishes, many would praise me as a good Governor. However, if I set all that aside and do what is right, I will be criticized. You

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, briefed the Hon. Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, in detail on the development projects currently underway in the Northern Province, as well as those planned for future implementation. A special discussion between the Governor and the Deputy Minister was held at

A special discussion on the ‘Strategic Environmental Assessment’ being carried out by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority, in support of renewable energy development in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka, was held this Friday evening (24 April 2026) at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Representatives from Japan’s Oriental

With a view to rapidly advancing the tourism sector in the Northern Province, a special high level discussion with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority and senior provincial officials was held at the Governor’s Secretariat this evening – on Friday, 24 April 2026, under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has requested an increase in the current risk allowance provided to officers serving in the Delft area. A special discussion between Asoka Peiris, Advisor to the Hon. Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government and former senior administrative Service officer and the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that only co-operative societies can purchase paddy from farmers at fair prices and provide rice to the public at affordable rates. He further emphasized that, despite the obstruction caused by mafias acting against this public welfare initiative, the programme will certainly be carried out successfully.