Balasingam Kajenderan

I am delighted to extend my heartfelt greetings to all Muslim people living in Sri Lanka, including those in the Northern Province, who, after observing a month of sacred fasting with deep devotion and spiritual discipline, are celebrating the holy festival of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr. The Ramadan festival is not merely about abstaining from food and […]

Taking into account the large financial allocations made to the Northern Province, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has instructed officials to continue development work in the province without any delays or interruptions. A special high-level discussion to examine the challenges faced in carrying out development activities without disruption under the current

A private bus that dropped passengers midway and subsequently transported employees of a private company has been suspended from service for three days. Additionally, the conductor of the said bus has been suspended from duty for five days, according to the Chairman of the Northern Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority, Eng. S. Vimaleswaran. This decisive

In light of the controversies and concerns raised in recent days regarding the distribution of Bibles to students in Northern Province schools, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has given special attention to this matter. In this regard, the Governor has issued clear instructions to the Provincial Director of Education, Y. Jeyachandran.

A special discussion was held today – on Tuesday 17 March 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to examine the issues faced by members of the Sri Lanka Government Pharmacists’ Association and their requests. During the discussion, the Association informed the Governor that

The Governor emphasized that developing leadership qualities among students is one of the most important priorities in the present context. He noted that nothing can be achieved without leadership skills, and that such qualities can only be cultivated by engaging students in co-curricular activities alongside formal academic education. These remarks were made during a special

A special discussion aimed at encouraging investors in the Northern Province and simplifying procedures related to their investment projects was held today – on Tuesday 17 March 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. This discussion, organized in collaboration with the Management Club (TMC)

“When we can collectively eradicate invisible pathogens such as dengue, why have the relevant departments been unable to eliminate the visible plant, Parthenium, for so long?” questioned the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, urging the authorities to take appropriate and immediate measures to eradicate the deadly poisonous plant. A discussion on implementing

Even though the religions followed by people are different, the ethical principles they teach and the path they lead to are the same, stated Hon. Governor of Northern Province Nagalingam Vethanayahan. He further noted that the Northern Province equally respects the traditions of people of all ethnicities and religions, and has been excellently promoting their