The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that it is a remarkable milestone for a school to have served generations of students for more than a century. He further noted that although many of our schools lost their unique identity due to the war and displacement, Idaikkadu Maha Vidyalayam, despite being caught […]
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that steps have been initiated to address the difficulties faced by members of the Palm and Coconut Resource Development Cooperative Societies due to the actions of certain dishonest officials and officers in some government departments. He assured that an appropriate solution would be provided in
Whether it is a school or any other institution, its growth and decline depend entirely on its leadership, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The second day’s event of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Victoria College, Chulipuram, Jaffna, was held today – on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at the school’s open
The men’s and women’s football tournament, one of the group events of the 36th National Youth Sports Festival organized by the National Youth Services Council, was inaugurated today – on Saturday, 25 July 2026, at the Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Among those who attended the
The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, stated that despite the many years that have passed since the end of the civil war, the Northern Province’s contribution to Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains significantly lower than that of the country’s other provinces. He further noted that while Sri Lanka has set
To mitigate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has instructed officials to immediately convene Agricultural Committee meetings in every district to determine suitable dates for paddy cultivation and to promote the cultivation of minor crops in areas with adequate water availability, particularly around irrigation tanks.
A special preliminary discussion on arrangements to secure Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from large companies for the Northern Provincial Council was held today – on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. During the discussion, the Governor stated, “Corporate Social
The friendly volleyball tournament between teams from Jaffna, the Hill Country and Chennai was inaugurated by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, who attended the event as the chief guest. Organized by the “Jaffna Friends” organization under the theme “Every place is our hometown; everyone is our kin,” (Yaathum oore; Yaavarum Keleer)
It is a matter of pride for all of us that our Tamil language remains one of the world’s oldest languages that is still vibrantly alive today, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The event titled “Tamil Language Day and Swami Vipulananthar Memorial Day – 2026,” celebrating the Tamil language and
During an official visit to the Jaffna District, the Hon. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, met with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, for discussions at the Governor’s Secretariat. At the meeting, the Governor made several special requests to the Minister, particularly concerning the recruitment of
