September 2026

Steps to Address Development Officer Shortages in Mullaitivu, Mannar and Kilinochchi; Additional Funding for Northern Province Next Year” – Hon. Minister Prof. Chandana Abayarathna

The Government will continue to prioritize securing the necessary human and financial resources to effectively implement development activities in the Northern Province. In particular, measures will be taken to address the shortage of Development Officers in the Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Kilinochchi districts, including the temporary deployment of officers who have served in the Jaffna District […]

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The Governor emphasized that students should not confine themselves to academic knowledge alone, but should also strive to develop strong leadership qualities, a sense of social responsibility, and a commitment to contributing positively to the well-being of others.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that academic knowledge alone does not make a person complete. He emphasized that students must also cultivate good character, develop strong leadership qualities, and foster a sense of responsibility towards others and society as a whole. The inaugural ceremony of the Vaddu Central College Centenary

The Governor emphasized that students should not confine themselves to academic knowledge alone, but should also strive to develop strong leadership qualities, a sense of social responsibility, and a commitment to contributing positively to the well-being of others. Read More »

G.Ehanthan Appointed as the New Director of the Northern Province Department of Sports

G.Ehanthan has been appointed as the Director of the Provincial Department of Sports – Northern Province by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The appointment letter was issued today – on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. The Secretary to the Governor of the Northern Province, Sivapathasundaram Sathiyaseelan also participated

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Mind-Set Change Among Officials Necessary to Revive the Cooperative Sector – Governor

To rebuild the Northern Province’s cooperative sector as a strong economic force once again, officials and staff managing cooperative societies must adopt new thinking and a change of mind-set. Rather than confining themselves to office-level operations, they must go into the field, understand the real needs of the societies, and develop them by integrating production,

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President to Visit Mannar and Mullaitivu Districts – Discussion Led by Governor on Preparations

A special discussion on the preparations for the visit of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to the Mannar and Mullaitivu districts next Wednesday (16 September 2026) was held this morning – on Friday 11 September 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan. During

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Governor Chairs Discussion on New Building with Physiotherapy Unit and Medical Facilities at Kilinochchi District General Hospital

A discussion was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, on measures to construct a new multi-departmental building at the Kilinochchi District General Hospital. The proposed facility is intended to address the space constraints currently faced by the hospital’s physiotherapy unit, while also accommodating the hospital’s future medical

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Quick Solution Sought for Technical Staff Shortage Affecting Northern Province Road Development Works – Discussion Led by Minister and Governor

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan emphasized that an immediate solution must be found to the shortage of technical staff, which is currently hindering the timely completion of road and other development works in the Northern Province, works that have increased to an unprecedented scale, and preventing the allocated funds from being fully

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Decision to remove obstacles in toddy exports and establish a transparent permanent mechanism

It has been decided to remove the existing obstacles in toddy exports, establish a transparent and permanent mechanism in the future, and provide cooperative societies with the technical knowledge required for production aimed at exports. This decision was taken at a discussion held today – on Thursday (10 September 2026), at the Governor’s Secretariat, under

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Legal and administrative measures are essential to strengthen moral education – Hon. Governor

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stressed that the necessary legal and administrative possibilities should be explored to further strengthen moral education for children belonging to the Hindu faith, and that it should be appropriately integrated with the education system and implemented on a broader scale. The ‘Divine Sacred Gathering – 2026’

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