Balasingam Kajenderan

The 7th International Thirukkural Conference took place at the University of Vavuniya.

The third law later discovered by modern scientist Isaac Newton had been revealed to the world centuries earlier through the Thirukkural by Theivappulavar Thiruvalluvar. Emphasizing this, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the Thirukkural is a treasure trove of life principles that remain fully applicable to all of humanity. The […]

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Livelihood assistance programme for Woman-headed households living below the poverty line in the Northern Province launched in Kilinochchi

As someone who served as the District Secretary of Kilinochchi during the final stages of the war, I am well aware of the suffering endured by the people of this area. Our objective is to uplift the livelihoods of those affected. Not everyone who possesses wealth feels inclined to help, but the Durai family from

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“An export-driven economy is the North’s path to revival; let us recreate the economic prosperity of the 1970s!” – Governor Vethanayahan pledges

There is no other province in Sri Lanka as resource-rich as the Northern Province. Yet, two districts in our province are among those most affected by poverty. Changing this contradiction is my dream. During the 1970s, when a closed economic policy prevailed, the Northern Province was at the peak of economic prosperity. In the current

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Bus driver dismissed for driving while using a mobile phone; severe warning issued to driver who failed to pick up students – decisive action by the Road Passenger Transport Authority

A private bus driver who operated a bus while using a mobile phone, in violation of passenger transport service regulations, has been suspended from service, while another bus driver and conductor who failed to pick up school students have been issued a severe warning, stated the Chairman of the Northern Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority,

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“Overcoming Climate Challenges and Moving Towards Sustainable Agriculture!” – Governor Visits Oddusuttan Agricultural Exhibition

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, paid a personal visit to the grand agricultural exhibition held at the Oddusuddan Agricultural Training Center on Tuesday evening, 27 January 2026. The exhibition was organized by the Northern Provincial Ministry of Agriculture and coordinated by the Mullaitivu Deputy Provincial Director of Agriculture. The exhibition, organized

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2026 will be a “Year of Development” for the North – Governor N. Vethanayahan stated at the Mullaitivu District Coordinating Committee Meeting

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has allocated adequate funds and is effectively carrying out efforts to rescue people affected by the Ditwah cyclone disaster and to rebuild the affected areas. He made these remarks while participating as a

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Renovated quarters at Mankulam Base Hospital handed over for use

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that healthcare personnel come to the Northern Province from other provinces, and only by properly providing them with the necessary accommodation facilities can the people of the province receive complete and effective services from them. The ceremony to hand over the renovated quarters at the

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A special cultural gala to mark India’s 77th Republic Day was held under the auspices of the Deputy High Commission of India.

A special cultural gala organized to commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day, under the auspices of the Deputy High Commission of India in Jaffna, was held this evening – on Monday 26.01.2026, at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, graced the occasion as the Special Guest. This

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The current government has never demonstrated such a strong commitment to the development of the Northern Province and to improving the quality of life of its people,” said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan

The current government is demonstrating greater commitment and concern for the Northern Province than any of the governments that have come to power in the 16 years since the end of the war. Never before has such attention been given to the development of the Northern Province and the improvement of the people’s standard of

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