Appointment of Deputy Chief Secretary – Planning, Mrs. Rajini Jayaraj
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has appointed Mrs. Rajini Jayaraj as the Deputy Chief Secretary – Planning of the Northern Province. The Governor presented the official...
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Local authorities have the power to close business centres when the conditions for granting licenses to business premises are violated – Hon. Governor
Hairdressers in our province must transform into highly professional individuals suited to the current era. The National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) is ready to facilitate this. Everyone should...
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“The University of Jaffna stands as a vibrant symbol of the Northern Province’s rich educational heritage and serves as a catalyst for regional development.” — Hon. Governor
“The University of Jaffna spent half of its 50-year journey amidst the turmoil of war that afflicted this region. Despite facing such dire and terrifying circumstances, it rose to stand...
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“This government is taking a positive approach to matters concerning the Northern Province, which is a blessing for its people.” – Hon. Governor
“The National People’s Power Government is proving its commitment through action, not words. I believe the Northern Province can be developed within this government’s tenure,” said the Hon. Governor of...
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Decision to Establish Rehabilitation Centers for Drug Addicts in Jaffna, Mullaitivu, and Mannar Districts
A review meeting, chaired by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was held today, Thursday (02.10.2025), at the Governor’s Secretariat to discuss progress regarding the establishment of...
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“Because we are destroying nature indiscriminately, climate change has today become the greatest global challenge.” – Hon. Governor
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan, stated that a programme has been launched today to instill in schoolchildren, from a young age, the values of respecting...
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A meeting was held between the Hon. Governor and children invited under the arrangements of the Rahama Organization.
While the Rahama Organization is undertaking various programs, it is also actively working on children’s rights. Leaders of children’s groups from the Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, and Vavuniya districts participated in the...
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A Cabinet paper has been submitted to address the challenges faced by refugees arriving from India.
It has been announced that a Cabinet paper has been presented to resolve the issues faced by refugees from India at international airports, following a request submitted by the Hon...
Read MoreA discussion was held to review the progress of projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.
The monthly review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Rehabilitation, Social Services, Cooperatives, Food Supply and Distribution...
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A meeting was held between the Honorable Governor and the Physical Education Diploma Teachers’ Association.
A meeting between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and the Physical Education Diploma Teachers’ Association was held on Tuesday 30th September 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat...
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Livelihood Assistance Provided to Women-Headed Households and Women Entrepreneurs – Jaffna District
In the Jaffna District, a distribution of the livelihood assistance program for Women-Headed Households and Women Entrepreneurs was successfully conducted by the Northern Provincial Ministry of Women’s Affairs on 29th...
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Navratri Festival at the Governor’s Secretariat
The tenth day of the Navratri festival was held at the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat today, Wednesday (01.10.2025). The Governor’s Secretariat staff participated in it. Share on FacebookTweetFollow usSave Post...
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Jaffna Special Economic Center at Madduvil Reopened Today
The reopening ceremony of the Jaffna Special Economic Center was held this morning – on Tuesday, 30th September 2025 at Madduvil under the patronage of Hon. R. Chandrasekar, Minister of...
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Today, in addition to language proficiency, computer literacy has also become essential. Through that, job opportunities can be accessed more easily. – Hon. Governor
By learning another language along with our mother tongue, we can make employment opportunities more accessible. If one learns Sinhala, it will be possible to work in any part of...
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At the ‘Viksit Bharat Run 2025’ event organized by Consulate General of India, Jaffna, the Hon. Governor participated and inaugurated the event.
The ‘Jaffna Viksit Bharat Run 2025’ event, organized by the Indian Consulate, was held on Sunday morning (28.09.2025) at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Hall in Jaffna. The event was graced by...
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