The “Deiveega Sugaanubavam – 12” event, which brought peace of mind and spiritual feeling through music, was held successfully, graced by the participation of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan of the Northern Province. Organised by the Cultural Affairs Unit of the Provincial Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs of Northern Province in collaboration […]
In order to provide a permanent solution to the prevailing flood problem in the Suthumalai area, it has been decided to immediately undertake measures including canal rehabilitation jointly by the Provincial Irrigation Department and the Valikamam South West Pradeshiya Sabha. In addition, it has been decided to immediately desilt suitable tanks in the area to
As the results of the competitive examination conducted for the recruitment of graduates into the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service are due to be released, a special discussion was held today – on Tuesday 08 September 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to discuss
As part of the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple Annual Festival 2026, a Carnatic devotional music concert presented by Carnatic musician Kalaimamani Sharatha Raghav and her troupe, who arrived from India, was successfully held this evening – on Monday, 07 September 2026, at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna, with the participation of the Hon. Governor of
With the aim of protecting the water resources of Jaffna District and improving the water-holding capacity and usability of ponds, Desilting activities are continuously being carried out with the participation of the respective local authorities. These activities are being carried out as a continuation of the directive issued at a recent discussion chaired by the
In view of the chariot festival of the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, Governor of the Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan has instructed the Secretary of the Provincial Ministry of Education Northern Province take steps to grant a holiday day after tomorrow – on Wednesday (09 September 2026), to the relevant schools under the Jaffna and Nallur
Reading is essential for a person to attain fullness in knowledge and thought. The pursuit of knowledge is a journey that must continue throughout one’s lifetime. Before we can cultivate a reading habit in the next generation, we as adults must first make reading a part of our own lives, said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan
“Strong cooperative organizations that can provide financial facilities at low interest rates are essential to strengthening the rural economy and promoting self-employment. Cooperative societies should serve as an alternative to microfinance institutions that place an economic burden on the people, and should instead function as strong, people-centred institutions that prioritize the welfare and economic well-being
The Government is providing full support to achieve the goal of a ‘Mine-Free Sri Lanka’. The dedication and humanitarian work of mine-clearing organisations have made a significant contribution to expediting the resettlement of the Northern Province in the post-war period and the processes enabling people to return to their places of residence, stated Hon. Governor
