September 26, 2026

“The opportunity to visit eight sand banks from Talaimannar will open a new chapter in tourism in the Northern Province” – Hon. Governor

The opportunity that has been created for tourists to visit the eight sand banks associated with Rama’s Bridge from Thalaimannar will mark a new chapter in the development of tourism in the Northern Province. Through this, I believe that the arrival of local and foreign tourists to Mannar District will increase significantly, said Hon. Governor […]

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Governor personally inspects solid waste management, tourism development and land issues in Mannar District

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, personally visited today – on Friday 25 September 2026, to inspect various matters including the solid waste management facility of the Mannar Urban Council, the development of the Mannar Paalaththadi (Bridge side) tourism area and the long standing land issue faced by the people of Neelasenai.

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A tourist boat service from Talaimannar to facilitate visits to the eight sand banks associated with the Rama setu.

With the aim of further promoting tourism in the Mannar District, arrangements have been made to launch a boat service from Talaimannar, enabling the public and tourists to visit the eight sandbanks associated with Rama Setu (Adam’s Bridge). A trial run of the service was conducted today – on Friday 25 September 2026, while the

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Hon. Governor Personally visited Tourism Development Activities at Akkarai and Kankesanthurai Beaches

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, personally visited today – on Thursday 24 September 2026, the tourism development activities being carried out at Akkarai Beach, which falls within the Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha and Kankesanthurai Beach, which comes under the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha. During the visit, the Governor also personally inspected

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Governor Directs Urgent Removal of Waste Accumulated in Keerimalai Using Machinery

In order to immediately address the public health concerns arising from the dumping of waste into large pits in the Keerimalai area that were previously used for limestone quarrying, Northern Province Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan has instructed to take steps to remove the accumulated waste expeditiously using machinery. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province

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Governor Personally Inspects New Tank Construction and Tank Desilting Works

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan personally visited and inspected the new tank being constructed on the Puttur–Meesalai road, the desilting works of the Kantharodai tank, and the Uduvil tank today – on Thursday 24 September 2026. During the visit, he held discussions with officials on various measures aimed at conserving water resources

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Promotion of officers in Grade I of Technical Officer (Civil) of the Northern Provincial Technological Service to Special Grade on the basis of Seniority & Merit (2024) / 2026)

(தமிழ் மற்றும் சிங்கள சுற்றறிக்கைகள், விண்ணப்பப் படிவங்கள் கீழே உள்ளன.) (දෙමළ සහ සිංහල චක්‍රලේඛ සහ අයදුම්පත් පහතින් ඇත) (Tamil & Sinhala Circulars and Applications are available below) Published on: 26.09.2026 Closing Date: 2026/10/16 Circular(31-2026): Tamil (Mobile Users – click here) Application-Tamil:(Mobile Users click here )

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