“Paranthan Chemical Factory Revived After 40 Years; Diaspora Relations Should Come Forward to Invest!” – Governor’s Call at the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony
By attracting investments through a public–private partnership and fully recommissioning the Paranthan Chemical Factory, our diaspora relations living abroad should come forward to invest in such sustainable productive ventures. This is an excellent opportunity for you, stated the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, extending his invitation. To restart the Paranthan Chemical Factory,
“The history of disappointed investors is over—this is the dawn of a golden era for investment in the North,” the Governor said at the summit.
In the past, investors who came to the Northern Province often returned due to unfavorable conditions. However, under the current government, a highly conducive environment for investment has been established. In this context, it is particularly timely that the Northern Investment Summit – 2026 is being held. Making use of this opportunity, all stakeholders should
1st Amendment for 3rd Efficiency Bar Examination for Officers in Grade I of Technological Service in Northern Province – 2021 (2025) (Three Months Certificate Course Relevant to Management) Technological Service – 2021 (2025)
(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: 20.01.2026 Closing Date: 2026/01/27 Amendment: Tamil (Mobile Users – click here) Application Tamil :(Mobile Users click here ) Amendment: Sinhala(Mobile Users – click here) Application Sinhala:(Mobile Users click
“Basic infrastructure development is essential to attract investments!” – Governor urges senior officials of the Ministry of Finance
While investors are showing interest in investing in the Northern Province, it is our responsibility to improve the basic infrastructure and create an investment-friendly environment, stated the Hon. Governor of Northern Province N.Vethanayahan. A special discussion between the Director Generals of the National Planning Department, National Budget Department, and Department of External Resources under the
Indian universities offer globally recognised degrees at significantly lower cost – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan highlights
Indian universities offer globally recognised degrees at nearly one-quarter of the cost charged by universities in most Western countries. This makes access to quality higher education much easier for our society, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. He made these remarks at the “Study in India” education guidance exhibition, jointly organised
Second Day of the National Cadet Corps Annual Sports Meet Held Under the Patronage of the Hon. Governor
The second day of events of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Annual Sports Meet for the year 2025 was held with great splendour this evening – on Sunday 18 January 2026, at the Durayappa Stadium in Jaffna. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Following the
Pongal should be made the province’s main festival through joint efforts of agriculture, tourism, and cultural departments, says Governor Vethanayahan in Mannar.
“It would be most welcome if, in the future, the three key ministries and departments—the Northern Provincial Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, the Provincial Tourism Bureau, and the Ministry of Agriculture—could come together to celebrate Thai Pongal as the ‘main festival’ of the Northern Province,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.
The ‘Sathanai Thamizhan’ 2025 – Award Ceremony organized by DAN TV was held in Jaffna.
The ‘Saathanai Thamizhan’ (Achieved Tamizhan) award ceremony for 2025, presented by DAN Television, took place in Jaffna. This award was presented during a special Pongal festival organized by DAN Television at the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Hall yesterday evening 17 January 2025. Hon. Governor of Northern Province Nagalingam Vethanayahan graced the event as Chief Guest. Hon.
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The national initiative “The Whole Nation Together,” launched by the Government with the aim of freeing our society from narcotic drugs, was officially inaugurated in Jaffna under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President.
With the objective of liberating our society from toxic narcotic drugs that have become a national disaster in Sri Lanka, the Government’s national initiative titled “The Whole Nation Together” was officially launched today – on Friday 16 January 2026, in Jaffna, under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Under the theme