August 2026

I do not view the Northern International Trade Fair merely as a trade fair. It serves as a platform showcasing the entrepreneurial capacity of the Northern Province, a bridge connecting our products to the market, and a gateway inviting investors to the Northern Province, said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. The Northern International Trade Fair –

The One-Stop Investment Portal introduced to enable investors to make their investments in the Northern Province easily and quickly must be operated in a manner that fully delivers its expected benefits. Northern Province Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasized that the mechanism should be strengthened by identifying and resolving the challenges and delays encountered in its

Knowledge alone is not sufficient to create a great book; experience is equally essential to gain a deeper understanding of reality. Only when knowledge and experience come together can a book become truly meaningful, distinctive, and beneficial to society, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The launch of two books, Early

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan personally conveyed his congratulations to Most Rev. Fr. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam, who assumed office as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna. The assumption of office ceremony of Most Rev. Fr. Anthon Ranjith Pillainayagam, who has been appointed as the new Bishop of the Diocese

Milad-un-Nabi Day (Holy Prophet’s Birthday) is a sacred day that commemorates the profound meaning of the holy Qur’anic verse, ‘We have sent you only as a mercy to mankind’. On this blessed day, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his noble principles of life, I extend my heartfelt Milad-un-Nabi greetings to the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stated that efforts to provide livelihood assistance should be carried out in parallel, emphasizing that providing relief must never be seen as an alternative to or an end to the families’ ongoing struggle for justice. An event organized by the Office on Missing Persons to mark

A decision has been taken to immediately develop by-laws through the local government bodies of the Northern Province to regulate the use of high-intensity lighting equipment and fireworks during festivals and public celebrations, and to take further steps to formulate the necessary legal provisions at both provincial and national level. This decision was reached at

When investors visit the Northern Province, they should not be placed in a situation where they become frustrated and leave due to administrative obstacles. Appropriate approvals should be granted without delay for legally permissible investment projects, thereby creating new employment opportunities and regional development. Hon. R. Chandrasekhar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and