Balasingam Kajenderan

Critics will always have something to say. But it is my clear and unwavering position that no one should ever fear doing what is right. – Hon. Governor

The Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that private bus owners’ associations have made numerous concessions in the interest of a unified service, which has helped resolve many transportation-related issues. The 25th anniversary of Mr. P. Kengatharan’s tenure as Chairman of the Jaffna Regional Amalgamated Bus Companies Association along with the association’s […]

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Recruitment for the post of Legal Officer on Contract basis (Full Time)

(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: 28.07.2025 Closing Date: 22.08.2025 Circular (R/2025/05): Tamil (Mobile Users – click here) Circular(R/2025/05): Sinhala (Mobile Users – click here)

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“I believe that in the next five years, the Northern Province will emerge as a global leader in sustainable sea cucumber farming,” – Hon. Governor.

“If we focus solely on increasing sea cucumber production or allow illegal activities, it will disrupt the delicate balance of the marine ecosystem. We must act in a way that ensures the sustainability and long-term stability of our environment,” stated Honourable Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan The sea cucumber production seminar jointly organized by Cinnamon

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A discussion on the Northern Province Tourism Needs Assessment conducted by the UNDP was held under the chairmanship of the Honorable Governor.

A discussion on the Tourism Needs Assessment of the Northern Province, conducted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was held this evening (Friday, 25 July 2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan. Speaking at the outset of the discussion, the Honorable

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SLTB and private long-distance services will operate from the long-distance bus station implementation date for this decision will be announced in due course.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, announced that Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private long-distance services will operate from the Long-Distance Bus Terminal, while SLTB and private local services will operate from the Central Bus Terminal, where the SLTB currently functions. The implementation date for this decision will be announced in

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The Chairmen of Thunukai, Manthai East and Vali-East Pradeshiya Sabhas met the Hon. Governor

The Chairmen of Thunukai and Manthai East Pradeshiya Sabhas of Mullaitivu District and the Chairman of Vali-East Pradeshiya Sabha of Jaffna District met the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat today, Thursday (24.07.2025) and had discussions. The Chairman of Thunukai Pradeshiya Sabha, Mr. K. Senthuran, and the Chairman of

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Governor chairs Progress Review Meeting on Women’s Affairs Ministry Projects

A monthly discussion to review the financial and physical progress of the projects implemented this year under the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, Rehabilitation, Social Service, Cooperatives, Food Supply and Distribution, Industries and Enterprise Promotion and Trade & Commerce was held at the Governor’s Secretariat today, Wednesday (23.07.2025) under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of

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Governor Thanks UNIDO for Training on Packaging Technology and Related Topics

“Even if you produce high-quality products, their demand largely depends on effective packaging and marketing,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan. “Therefore, I extend my sincere thanks to UNIDO for educating you on these vital aspects and more.” A workshop for local entrepreneurs, organized by the United Nations Industrial Development

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Deeds for a group of residents on lands owned by the Land Reforms Commission are scheduled to be issued next month

Solutions were reached for various issues concerning lands under the Land Reform Commission in the Northern Province during a meeting held at the Governor’s Secretariat on Wednesday morning (23.07.2025). The meeting was attended by Mr. R.K. Nihal, Chairman of the Land Reform Commission, who participated at the invitation of the Honorable Governor of the Northern

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Sri Lanka Transport Board and private long distance services will be operated from Nedundura Bus Station

During a discussion on the operation of the Jaffna Long-Distance Passenger Bus Terminal, it was decided that, effective 1st August 2025, all long-distance bus services—both Sri Lanka Transport Board and private—will operate from the Long-Distance Bus Terminal. Meanwhile, all local bus services, including those operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board and private companies, will

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