August 2026

The monthly review meeting assessing the progress of development activities and projects for the year 2026 under the Ministry of Health, Indigenous Medicine, Probation and Childcare Services of the Northern Province was held today – onTuesday (04 August 2026), at the Governor’s Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. The meeting discussed in […]

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the 2026 Yala paddy cultivation in the Northern Province had been successfully completed beyond the expected target, and that the third cultivation season had also commenced with the aim of further strengthening farmers’ livelihoods and food security. He pointed out that paddy cultivation had

Structured interview to fill 300 vacancies, with the approval of the Department of Management Services, out of the 852 vacant Health Service Assistant (Grade III) positions in hospitals and institutions under the Department of Health Services of Northern Province, commenced successfully today – on Monday (03 August 2026), at the Health Village in Pannai, Jaffna

The true wealth of a society lies not in its buildings or its economy, but in its heritage, culture, arts, and heroic history. In today’s fast-paced world, dominated by technology and artificial intelligence, if our roots fade, we risk losing our identity even as we advance. Education nurtures human knowledge, but a complete life is

The foundation stone laying ceremony to commence the reconstruction of the Mankumban Vellakkadarkarai Jumma Mosque, located within the Velanai Divisional Secretariat Division in Jaffna, was held successfully this morning – on Sunday, 02 August 2026, at the mosque premises. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Muneer Munaffar,

As per the direct instructions and guidance of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, the mobile service to update the personal profile files of teachers aged over 54 across all education zones in the Northern Province was successfully completed today – on Saturday (01 August 2026). The Secretary to the Provibcial Ministry

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, made a sudden inspection visit today – on Friday 31 July 2026, to the Northern Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority in Kilinochchi. During the visit, the Hon. Governor met and spoke individually with each of the officers working at the Authority. He also inquired about the

Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara said that steps will be taken to release lands in Vadduvakal and Keppapilavu in Mullaitivu District, as well as certain lands in Kilinochchi District, at the earliest opportunity. A special discussion on the possibility of releasing lands currently being used by the military in the Mullaitivu

Investment is essential for the development of our region and for improving the livelihoods of our people. Investors face various practical difficulties in obtaining the necessary departmental approvals within the stipulated time. It is frustrating for investors when one department grants approval while another delays the process. All departments should pay special attention to this