April 4, 2026

A special discussion was held between sea cucumber farmers in the Jaffna District and the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province.

Governor

A special meeting between sea cucumber farmers in the Jaffna District and the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, R. Chandrasekhar, and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was held today – on Friday 03 April 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. During the discussion, the farmers elaborated on the difficulties […]

A special discussion was held between sea cucumber farmers in the Jaffna District and the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province. Read More »

Official approval has been granted for two key initial project proposals in the Northern Province – World Bank representatives inform the Hon. Governor.

Governor

Representatives of the World Bank informed the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, today (03 April 2026) that official approval has been granted for two major project proposals submitted in the first phase under the ‘REVIVE’ (Regional Empowerment through Vibrant, Inclusive, and Viable Economies) project, which is to be implemented in the Northern

Official approval has been granted for two key initial project proposals in the Northern Province – World Bank representatives inform the Hon. Governor. Read More »

A special discussion was held between representatives of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Union & the Principals’ Service Union and the Hon. Governor.

Governor

A special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Union & the Principals’ Service Union and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, took place today – on Thursday evening, 02 April 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. At the beginning of the discussion, the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Teachers’

A special discussion was held between representatives of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Union & the Principals’ Service Union and the Hon. Governor. Read More »

A conductor who charged an excessive fare from a passenger has been fined Rs. 2,500.

Governor

According to Eng. S. Vimaleswaran, Chairman of the Northern Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, a conductor working on a private passenger bus operating on the Jaffna – Colombothurai route has been fined Rs. 2,500 for overcharging a passenger. In addition, a written assurance has been obtained from him stating that he will not engage in

A conductor who charged an excessive fare from a passenger has been fined Rs. 2,500. Read More »

A special cycling tour is set to take place under the themes “Let’s Put an End to Drugs” and “Cycling for Health,” organized by the Northern Province Tourism Bureau.

Governor

Dr. J. Vivekananthan, Chairman of the Northern Province Tourism Bureau, stated that a special cycling event, titled “Sail & Ride – Tour of Jaffna”, will be held in Jaffna. The initiative aims to further strengthen the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and India, while also promoting and expanding the tourism industry in the Northern Province.

A special cycling tour is set to take place under the themes “Let’s Put an End to Drugs” and “Cycling for Health,” organized by the Northern Province Tourism Bureau. Read More »