September 21, 2026

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that holding public office is not merely about occupying a position, but about fulfilling a responsibility entrusted to serve the people. He emphasized that those entrusted with public office must serve the public with the utmost integrity, impartiality, and without discrimination. An event honouring students […]

Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated that six major projects worth Rs. 2,103 million have been launched over the past four days to further strengthen the health sector of the Northern Province. He noted that foundation stones were laid for health projects worth Rs. 600 million each at the Mannar and Mullaitivu District General Hospitals. In

18th Northern Province Sports Festival begins at Durayappah Stadium “Sports are essential for physical and mental development. At the same time, the sports sector plays an important role in developing leadership qualities and a sense of brotherhood,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The 18th Northern Province Sports Festival, organized by

A discussion between the Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and provincial officials led by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, regarding the practical challenges faced by the Northern Province health service, the issues encountered by hospitals and measures to further strengthen the provincial health sector was held

The Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, undertook an inspection visit to Tellippalai Base Hospital this evening – on Friday 18 September 2026. During this visit, the Minister and the Governor personally inspected the doctors’ quarters, patient wards and development projects

Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Hon. Minister of Health and Mass Media, stated that the Northern Provincial Council was the first Provincial Council in Sri Lanka to issue appointments to Health Service Assistants (HSA) following the approval of new cadres. He expressed his appreciation and gratitude to all those who contributed to this initiative, particularly the Hon.

We could never have imagined, even in our thoughts, that you would design your handicrafts with such innovation. We take pride that such innovative thinkers exist in our Northern Province, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan. The Provincial Handicraft Exhibition and Awards Ceremony – 2026, organized to showcase the traditional handicraft