September 4, 2026

In accordance with a request put forward by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, a preparatory discussion regarding the housing project to be implemented by the London Sri Kanakathurkkai Amman Temple Trust in the Jaffna and Kilinochchi districts was held at the Governor’s Secretariat this evening – on Thursday (03 September 2026). […]

Steps have been initiated to clarify the matter regarding the differing requests put forward concerning the renaming of Nachchikuda Government Mixed School, based on relevant official government documents. Accordingly, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, granted a period of two weeks to submit documents relating to the name used since the school

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, proudly stated that the Northern Provincial Council receiving an “Unqualified Opinion” from the Auditor General for the year 2025, for the first time in its history, marks a significant milestone that deserves to be engraved in golden letters in the history of the Northern Provincial administration.

In the interest of protecting groundwater for the benefit of future generations, appropriate mechanisms will be developed to take suitable legal action to regulate the use of unauthorized tube wells, Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan emphasized. The groundwater protection and awareness exhibition themed “Groundwater is Our Lifeline,” jointly organized by the University

The skills already found among women and youth should not be limited to skills that are merely displayed, but should grow into income generating occupations, sustainable livelihoods, and entrepreneurial ventures that create employment opportunities for others in the future. The true success of training lies not in obtaining a certificate, but in the change brought

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan emphasized the need to continuously review the progress of programmes being implemented in the Northern Province, complete the projects within the stipulated time, make efficient use of additional funds provided by line ministries, and provide swift solutions to practical challenges, including shortages of technical personnel. A