Balasingam Kajenderan

The responsibility to monitor and put an end to hidden financial extortion of school students rests with education administration officials, said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

Despite a strict circular prohibiting schools from collecting funds from students, there are reports that money continues to be solicited indirectly under the guise of parents’ or alumni associations. The full responsibility for monitoring and preventing such illegal collections rests with the education administration authorities, stated the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. […]

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“Prepare proposals immediately for Mega Projects that can enhance the province’s economy” Hon. Governor’s directive to Officials

In line with the special directive of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a separate financial allocation will be made for the rapid development of the Northern and Eastern Provinces. To make effective use of this, Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan instructed officials to immediately prepare proposals for mega development projects capable

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If the Mullaitivu District is to develop, the establishment of a university faculty there is essential – Hon. Governor emphasizes

The administration of the University of Jaffna has agreed to commence development activities in stages on the land allocated to the university in the Mullaitivu District, and to demarcate the boundaries and erect fencing in order to prevent land encroachment. This decision was reached at a special discussion held this evening – on Monday 09

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Appointment of New Chairman to the Cooperative Employees Commission – Northern Province

K. Pragash has been appointed as the Chairman of the Cooperative Employees Commission, Northern Province by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan today – on Monday 09 February 2026. The letter of appointment was formally handed over to him at the Governor’s Secretariat. It is noteworthy that this appointment has been made

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The keen interest shown by our younger generation in learning traditional art forms inspired by Lord Shiva’s Ananda Thandavam and Rudra Thandavam ensures the preservation and continuity of our rich art and cultural heritage – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

Bharatanatyam is one of the foremost classical art forms that reflects the culture and core values of the Tamil people. The interest shown by our younger generation in learning this traditional art form, rooted in the Ananda Tandavam and Rudra Tandavam of Lord Shiva, ensures the preservation and continuity of our art and cultural heritage,

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A special discussion with private and cooperative sector rice mill owners and regional managers of state and private banks was held at the Governor’s Secretariat.

Paddy produced in the Northern Province is transported to other provinces, processed into rice there, and then sold back in our own province. As a result, both our farmers and consumers are adversely affected. Steps will be taken to change this situation by strengthening private and cooperative sector mills so that our paddy can be

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A special discussion on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in obtaining bank loans and the possible solutions was held under the patronage of the Hon. Governor.

A special discussion on the challenges faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs and new entrepreneurs in the Northern Province in obtaining bank loans, and the solutions thereto, was held this evening – on Friday 06 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Although

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“Do not let the plan remain merely a document; take urgent action to implement it” – Governor’s directive.

In order to advance the tourism sector of the Northern Province to the next level, the ‘Northern Tourism Development Strategic Plan 2026–2030’ was officially handed over today – on Friday 06 February 2026, to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. During the meeting held at the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat, the plan

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We have now stepped into a new era of change. I kindly invite you to place your trust in that change – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan’s call in the Independence Day address

Times are changing. We have now stepped into a new era of change. I kindly invite you to place your trust in that change, said Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan in his address on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations were held grandly this Wednesday morning (04 February

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78th Independence Day Message of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan

As we celebrate the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka, I extend my Independence Day greetings to all the people of the Northern Province. Independence is not merely a ceremonial occasion to recall the past; it is also an opportunity for us to shape our future. This is a moment to renew our commitment to

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