Balasingam Kajenderan

A special discussion focusing on strengthening thrift and credit cooperative societies in the Northern Province and protecting the public from the adverse impacts of microfinance loans was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. This discussion took place today – on Friday 02 January 2026, at the auditorium […]

In order to ensure sustainable agricultural development in the Northern Province and to enhance the sector, universities must extend their support and work shoulder to shoulder with our departments. Through such collective efforts, I firmly believe that we can achieve remarkable growth in the province’s agricultural sector in the future, stated the Hon. Governor of

The Chairman of the Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee and Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, R. Chandrasekar, along with the Co-Chairman of the District Coordinating Committee and Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, assured that prompt action will be taken to fulfill the livelihood needs of the people of Kallaru, under

The Deputy Chief Secretary (Finance) of the Northern Province, Mr. R. Sivaruban, stated that the Northern Provincial Council has secured the top position compared to other provinces in Sri Lanka by efficiently utilizing over 98% of the funds allocated to the Northern Province through the 2025 Budget. A special event to commence duties for the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, called upon all officials to work with dedication and enthusiasm in the new year to deliver the people-friendly public service expected by the government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ceremony to commence duties for the year 2026 was held this morning

I extend my heartfelt New Year greetings, wishing that the dawning year 2026 becomes a year of hope for all the people of the Northern Province, where darkness fades and light emerges. In the past, we have lost much due to natural disasters. However, our New Year’s resolution is: “It is not enough merely to

Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan stated that through the Northern Provincial Council, efforts are being made not only to provide livelihood assistance to small-scale entrepreneurs for the development of their enterprises, but also to create opportunities to market their products. He further noted that doors have now been opened for exporting their products

Although the tourism sector in the Northern Province is gradually developing, there is a noticeable shortage of adequately trained human resources in the field. However, it is encouraging to note that the present younger generation shows strong interest in tourism-related career opportunities. Therefore, when the tourism sector expands further in the future, an environment will

With the objective of improving the educational standards of students in the Northern Province who are sitting for the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level examination, a special review discussion on the ongoing online learning programme, implemented with the patronage of Jaffna Hindu College, was held today – on Tuesday, 30 December 2025 evening, at