17 Year Continuing Assistance for War-Affected People – Governor Commended
The 17th Anniversary of the ‘Udhavum Uravugal’ Organization, which has been continuously assisting war-affected people who lost everything with their education and livelihood development over the past 17 years, was...
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“Let Tourism Connect Tamil Nadu and Jaffna; Let People’s Livelihoods Rise” – Governor
The Governor emphasized that the livelihood and income of Northern people should be enhanced by increasing tourist arrivals. Aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, he made...
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Briefing Session on Environmental (Amendment) Act and Waste Management
The briefing session on the Environmental (Amendment) Act and Waste Management aimed at enhancing the role of Local Authorities in improving environmental safety and controlling plastic waste in the Northern...
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Steps to Release Nearly 200,000 Acres of Land in the North and East – Environment Minister; Governor Welcomes
Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi stated that proposals to release approximately 200,000 acres of land currently under the control of the Forest Conservation and Wildlife Departments in the Northern and...
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The ceremony for issuing appointment letters to 35 Health Service Assistants
The ceremony for issuing appointment letters to 35 Health Service Assistants to fill vacant positions in the Northern Province was held today (16.10.2026) at the Governor’s Secretariat. These appointments were...
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Benefits of Educational Funds Must Reflect in Student Achievement – Governor
The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that the benefits of funds allocated to the education sector must be reflected in improved student achievement levels. He made these...
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Cooperation needed to Increase Livestock Production and Process Milk and Meat into Value – added Products in North – Governor
The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan stated that cooperation of all stakeholders is necessary to establish factories in the North to convert raw milk and meat into...
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Commencement of Land Identification Works for Establishing Industrial Zones in Mannar, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts
The Hon. Governor of Northen Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that works to identify lands have been initiated through the respective District Secretariats to establish industrial zones in Mannar, Kilinochchi and...
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A decision has been taken to seek the Attorney General’s advice on resuming operations at the Thikkam Distillery and to formulate export-oriented production plans.
Exploring the possibilities for reactivating the “Thikkam Distillery”, a decision was made to prepare plans for its reactivation as an Export oriented Production Centre, and to seek legal validation from...
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