Balasingam Kajenderan

It has been decided to appoint a multi-sectoral committee comprising departments, sectoral experts and investors to take forward the next steps for allocating lands to investors who have come forward to undertake tourism investments in the Kawtharimunai area of Poonakary in Kilinochchi District. This decision was reached during a discussion held today – on Sunday […]

“You who have studied using our country’s free education and are now proceeding to university will also receive free education there. After completing your studies, you should serve this country, which provided you with free education, in your own districts.” Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan made this request. The event to provide

A discussion was held today – on Saturday, 26 September 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat between the Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan and a delegation led by the Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka, Duminda Hulangamuwa. The discussion focused on the progress of the three proposed investment zones in the

The opportunity that has been created for tourists to visit the eight sand banks associated with Rama’s Bridge from Thalaimannar will mark a new chapter in the development of tourism in the Northern Province. Through this, I believe that the arrival of local and foreign tourists to Mannar District will increase significantly, said Hon. Governor

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, personally visited today – on Friday 25 September 2026, to inspect various matters including the solid waste management facility of the Mannar Urban Council, the development of the Mannar Paalaththadi (Bridge side) tourism area and the long standing land issue faced by the people of Neelasenai.

With the aim of further promoting tourism in the Mannar District, arrangements have been made to launch a boat service from Talaimannar, enabling the public and tourists to visit the eight sandbanks associated with Rama Setu (Adam’s Bridge). A trial run of the service was conducted today – on Friday 25 September 2026, while the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, personally visited today – on Thursday 24 September 2026, the tourism development activities being carried out at Akkarai Beach, which falls within the Valikamam East Pradeshiya Sabha and Kankesanthurai Beach, which comes under the Valikamam North Pradeshiya Sabha. During the visit, the Governor also personally inspected

In order to immediately address the public health concerns arising from the dumping of waste into large pits in the Keerimalai area that were previously used for limestone quarrying, Northern Province Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan has instructed to take steps to remove the accumulated waste expeditiously using machinery. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan personally visited and inspected the new tank being constructed on the Puttur–Meesalai road, the desilting works of the Kantharodai tank, and the Uduvil tank today – on Thursday 24 September 2026. During the visit, he held discussions with officials on various measures aimed at conserving water resources