April 29, 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