August 28, 2026

A good book is created when experience and knowledge come together – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

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 […]

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Most Rev. Fr. Anton Ranjith Pillainayagam assumes office as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Jaffna; Governor extends congratulations

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

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National Milad-un-Nabi Festival – Greetings Message from the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province

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

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The pursuit of justice for disappeared relatives and efforts to provide livelihood assistance to strengthen the economic well-being of their families must be carried out in parallel.

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

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Regulations for excessive lighting and fireworks at festivals in Northern Province; decision to develop by-laws through local government bodies

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

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