NEWS AND EVENTS
To observe firsthand the disaster situations that have arisen in the Northern Province, Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan undertook a field visit.
In order to directly assess the severe disaster situations that have occurred in the Northern Province, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, carried out an emergency field...
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Heavy Rains in the North: 36 Tanks Overflowing – Dams to Be Cut to Prevent Breaches
Due to the continuous torrential rains in the Northern Province, 36 tanks under the administration of the Provincial Irrigation Department have begun overflowing, and several tanks are facing the risk...
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Unusual Weather Conditions: Northern Province Agriculture Instructor Examination Postponed
The Secretary of the Northern Provincial Public Service Commission, Mr. Azhvapillai Siri, has announced that due to the unusual situation and natural disaster that has occurred in the country, the...
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As of Thursday (27.11.2025) evening 6:00 p.m., 21 tanks under the jurisdiction of the Northern Province Department of Irrigation are at spill level – Provincial Director of Irrigation
Due to the heavy rainfall currently experienced in the Northern Province, 21 tanks out of the 54 major and medium-scale irrigation schemes under the jurisdiction of the Northern Province Department...
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In view of the current inclement weather and disaster situation prevailing in the Northern Province, special instructions have been issued by the Hon.Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, regarding the teaching and learning activities of Muslim schools operating in the province.
Accordingly, the Governor has instructed that the Zonal Directors of Education may take decisions on whether to close or continue Muslim schools, taking into consideration the disaster situation and weather...
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Monthly Review Meeting on Financial and Physical Progress of Projects Implemented Under the Ministry of Health
Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan stated that only if the Provincial Indigenous Medicine Department is established in Mankulam, the central region of the Northern Province, will the people...
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A monthly discussion was held to review the progress of the projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Local Government.
Northern Province Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan pointed out that many complaints have been raised by the public stating that when they lodge complaints with local authorities regarding illegal constructions, the...
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Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasized that the police must exercise heightened vigilance in addressing land scams, illegal sand mining, and drug-related activities.
The Northern Province Governor, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, has urged the police to exercise heightened vigilance in curbing the rising incidents of land scams, illegal sand mining, and drug use in...
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A discussion on the development plans to be implemented in the cities of Vavuniya and Jaffna under the special project to develop 10 major cities was held under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.
A high-level discussion on the development initiatives to be undertaken in Vavuniya and Jaffna—cities included in Sri Lanka’s special project to develop 10 major cities—was held today – on Tuesday...
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Infrastructure and Human Resource Development are essential for the Success of Northern tourism – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasizes
Jaffna and the entire Northern Province are today moving toward a new transformation. However, we still face several challenges to achieve complete success in the tourism sector, particularly in improving...
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Divisional and District Secretariats must remain prepared to assist the public 24 hours a day during disaster situations – Hon. Governor instructs
With forecasts indicating that the Northern Province may face severe impacts due to a rare and dangerous atmospheric disturbance expected in the coming days, an urgent preparedness meeting on disaster...
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The Hon. Governor stated that, since there is a possibility of central ministry funds being released directly to provincial councils in 2026, the necessary development projects for the people should be prepared in advance.
A pilot discussion on formulating integrated and long-term sustainable development plans for each sector of the Northern Province was held this evening – on Monday, 24 November 2025, at the...
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Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated that the government is responding positively to the demands of the North, and that the sports sector should take advantage of this opportunity.
Current government is giving very positive consideration to the demands we have made regarding the development of the Northern Province. Therefore, we must make proper use of this opportunity and...
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Resolution to Long-Standing Land Issues in Kandavalai – 17 Complaints Addressed at Mobile Service Led by the Hon. Governor
A special mobile land service was held today – on Friday, 21 November 2025, with the aim of resolving long-standing unresolved land issues in the Kandavalai Divisional Secretariat Division of...
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Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan Conducts Field Inspection of Kanagarayan River Reconstruction to Protect Communities from Flood Damage
Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan personally inspected the Kanagarayan River rehabilitation works being implemented under the Provincial Development Grant Fund in the Kandawalai Divisional Secretariat Division of Kilinochchi...
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