September 2026

“I see this foundation stone as the cornerstone of the healthcare aspirations of the people of Mannar” – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan

I am aware that the people of Mannar District have long felt they did not receive adequate attention in the past. However, this situation is gradually changing. Today, with the assistance of the Government of India, a new emergency treatment unit is being established. Quarters for doctors are being built. A children’s ward is being […]

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Modern Emergency Medical Service for the People of Mannar: Foundation Stone Laid for New Building Worth 600 Million Rupees

A new building for the Accident and Emergency Treatment Unit at the Mannar District General Hospital will be constructed with modern facilities required to provide emergency and critical medical services to the people of Mannar District quickly and in an integrated manner, with financial assistance of 600 million rupees from the Government of India. The

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Action to reach a permanent solution to the issues related to Aliyamaruthamadu tank – High level discussion chaired by the Governor

It has been decided at a high level discussion chaired by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to take appropriate action to examine the various complaints being raised regarding Aliyamaruthamadu tank in the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat Division of Vavuniya District and to reach a systematic and permanent solution to them. As various

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Governor personally inspected ongoing road development works in Vavuniya District

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan and Hon. Member of Parliament M. Jegatheeswaran personally visited and inspected today – on Tuesday 15 September 2026, the progress of the road and bridge construction works being carried out in Vavuniya District by the Provincial Department of Road Development – Northern Province. During the visit,

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Solution to People’s Transport Woes During Rainy Seasons – New Causeway Opened on Kanthapuram–Rasendrankulam Road

With people facing severe difficulties every rainy season, a new causeway built on the Kanthapuram–Rasendrankulam Road in the Vavuniya District was opened today – on Tuesday 15 September 2026, by Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan and Hon. Member of Parliament M. Jegatheeswaran, as a solution to this recurring problem. This area had

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The Governor takes to the field in person to resolve the long-standing problems of the people of Kallikkulam

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stated that he would personally inspect the various long-standing unresolved basic problems faced by the people of the Kallikkulam area in Vavuniya District and take steps to provide suitable solutions to them. Following a request made by Hon. Member of Parliament for Vanni District M. Jegatheeswaran,

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INVITATION FOR BIDS – JICA Funded Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Emerging Regions (RIDEP) – Loan No. SL-P116

INVITATION FOR BIDS MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, PROVINCIAL COUNCILS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT JICA Funded Rural Infrastructure Development Project in Emerging Regions (RIDEP) – Loan No. SL-P116 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT – NORTHERN PROVINCE English Tamil  

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation discusses investment environment, social welfare and reconciliation with Governor in Northern Province

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation made detailed inquiries from the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, regarding the current situation for investment in the Northern Province, opportunities available for pursuing investments, progress achieved, obstacles encountered and delays faced. A discussion between the IMF delegation, which has arrived in the country to conduct

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“Upgrading local government bodies and creating new ones will only be considered after financial capacity is confirmed” – Hon. Minister Prof. Chandana Abayarathna

Regarding the upgrading of certain Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Northern Province to Municipal Councils or the division of certain Pradeshiya Sabhas that cover two Divisional Secretariat divisions to form new local government bodies, Hon. Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abayarathna, stated that proposals for such changes could be submitted

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