Milad-un-Nabi Day (Holy Prophet’s Birthday) is a sacred day that commemorates the profound meaning of the holy Qur’anic verse, ‘We have sent you only as a mercy to mankind’. On this blessed day, which commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his noble principles of life, I extend my heartfelt Milad-un-Nabi greetings to the […]
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stated that efforts to provide livelihood assistance should be carried out in parallel, emphasizing that providing relief must never be seen as an alternative to or an end to the families’ ongoing struggle for justice. An event organized by the Office on Missing Persons to mark
A decision has been taken to immediately develop by-laws through the local government bodies of the Northern Province to regulate the use of high-intensity lighting equipment and fireworks during festivals and public celebrations, and to take further steps to formulate the necessary legal provisions at both provincial and national level. This decision was reached at
When investors visit the Northern Province, they should not be placed in a situation where they become frustrated and leave due to administrative obstacles. Appropriate approvals should be granted without delay for legally permissible investment projects, thereby creating new employment opportunities and regional development. Hon. R. Chandrasekhar, Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources and
(தமிழ் மற்றும் சிங்கள சுற்றறிக்கைகள், விண்ணப்பப் படிவங்கள் கீழே உள்ளன.) (දෙමළ සහ සිංහල චක්රලේඛ සහ අයදුම්පත් පහතින් ඇත) (Tamil & Sinhala Circulars and Applications are available below) Published on: 25.08.2026 Closing Date: 2026/09/04 Circular(25-2026): Tamil (Mobile Users – click here) Circular: Sinhala(Mobile Users – click here)
The M. Kanakaratnam Memorial Bus Stand, established in honour of the memory of M. Kanakaratnam, who served as a respected former member of the Royal Ceylon Navy, was officially opened today – on Tuesday 25 August 2026, at Maruthanarmadam on Kankesanthurai Road. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan and Northern Naval Area
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As part of a media tour brought to the Northern Province by the Asian Development Bank to review the outcomes, benefits to the people and future developments of water supply and small and medium enterprise projects being implemented in the Northern Province with the support of the Asian Development Bank, the media delegation held discussions
The ‘Traditional Arts Confluence’ (Paarampariya Kalai Sangamam) has emerged as an excellent platform to revive our vanishing traditional arts and hand them down to the next generation, as well as to bring forth the talents of young artistes, said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. The Governor made these remarks while speaking as chief guest, together with
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Highlighting that there has been progress in police operations in the Northern Province, Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stressed the need for more intensive measures to control deadly drugs, prevent the activities of sand mafias, and control the situation where youth ride motorcycles at high speeds on roads, posing a threat to
Mrs. Sakila Krushanti Nixon Kamalarajan was appointed today – on Monday, 24 August 2026, by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, as the Commissioner of the Provincial Department of Probation and Child Care Services of the Northern Province. Following the release of Mrs. Sujievaa Sivathass, who served as the Commissioner of the
