At a time when the country is recovering from an economic crisis, I, on behalf of the people of the Northern Province, extend my gratitude to the His Excellency the President of the National People’s Power Government, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and the Minister of Health, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, for providing the highest number of Ayurveda […]
The Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee meeting was conducted today – on Thursday 06th November 2025, at the District Secretariat Capacity Development Hall, with the participation of the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Marine Affairs, and Chairman of the Coordinating Committee, R. Chandrasekar, along with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province and Co-Chairman,
“Competition among students in academics and co-curricular activities is essential. However, it should never give rise to jealousy. We should strive to do well, while also wishing success for others. Only then can our society truly progress,” advised the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The annual prize-giving ceremony of Vaddakachchi Central College
Our community, which once lived in a controlled manner, is no longer so today. Concern for the community is also diminishing. Only a few are working with dedication and care to restore our community, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The artist appreciation and film audio release event, jointly organized by
With Jaffna being selected as the best tourist destination for 2026, the Jaffna Chamber of Commerce and Industry, during a meeting with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, assured its full cooperation in the initiatives to beautify the city of Jaffna. A meeting between the members of the Executive Committee of the
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, inaugurated the Vocational Education Exhibition and Open Day of the Jaffna College of Technology this morning – on Tuesday, 04th November 2025. Following the inauguration, the College Director, Mr. A. Natkuneswaran, briefed the Governor on the activities being carried out at the college and its needs.
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, this Saturday morning – 01st November 2025, handed over two newly constructed causeways—built by the Road Development Department on the Bramanalankulam–Parappukadanthan road in the Vavuniya District—for public use. These causeways now provide year-round access to an area that was previously inaccessible during the rainy season. The
A discussion on the educational development of the Analaitivu and Eluvaitivu regions was held this Friday evening (31.10.2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat, under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. In accordance with the decisions taken at the initial discussion on this matter, the Northern Province Director of Education, Mr.
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, to share Indonesia’s valuable experiences and expertise—particularly in sectors such as agriculture—with the Northern Province. A delegation comprising the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, and the Deputy Ambassador met with the
The Northern Province has set an example for other provinces in Sri Lanka by conducting eye examinations for all students and providing free glasses to those in need. Building on this initiative, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, announced plans to extend eye examination programs next year to students entering pre-school and
