Balasingam Kajenderan

Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasized that the police must exercise heightened vigilance in addressing land scams, illegal sand mining, and drug-related activities.

The Northern Province Governor, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, has urged the police to exercise heightened vigilance in curbing the rising incidents of land scams, illegal sand mining, and drug use in the Northern Province. A special meeting between the Governor of the Northern Province and the newly appointed Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for the […]

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A discussion on the development plans to be implemented in the cities of Vavuniya and Jaffna under the special project to develop 10 major cities was held under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

A high-level discussion on the development initiatives to be undertaken in Vavuniya and Jaffna—cities included in Sri Lanka’s special project to develop 10 major cities—was held today – on Tuesday 25 November 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. During the meeting, it was noted

A discussion on the development plans to be implemented in the cities of Vavuniya and Jaffna under the special project to develop 10 major cities was held under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

Infrastructure and Human Resource Development are essential for the Success of Northern tourism – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasizes

Jaffna and the entire Northern Province are today moving toward a new transformation. However, we still face several challenges to achieve complete success in the tourism sector, particularly in improving services for inbound tourists, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO) organized a

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Divisional and District Secretariats must remain prepared to assist the public 24 hours a day during disaster situations – Hon. Governor instructs

With forecasts indicating that the Northern Province may face severe impacts due to a rare and dangerous atmospheric disturbance expected in the coming days, an urgent preparedness meeting on disaster mitigation and response was held today – 24 November 2025, Monday, at 5:00 p.m. at the Governor’s Secretariat, presided over by the Hon. Governor of

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The Hon. Governor stated that, since there is a possibility of central ministry funds being released directly to provincial councils in 2026, the necessary development projects for the people should be prepared in advance.

A pilot discussion on formulating integrated and long-term sustainable development plans for each sector of the Northern Province was held this evening – on Monday, 24 November 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat, under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Addressing the meeting, the Governor said : “The Directors General

The Hon. Governor stated that, since there is a possibility of central ministry funds being released directly to provincial councils in 2026, the necessary development projects for the people should be prepared in advance. Read More »

Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated that the government is responding positively to the demands of the North, and that the sports sector should take advantage of this opportunity.

Current government is giving very positive consideration to the demands we have made regarding the development of the Northern Province. Therefore, we must make proper use of this opportunity and secure the necessary resources for the sports sector so that our athletes can excel on the international stage,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern

Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated that the government is responding positively to the demands of the North, and that the sports sector should take advantage of this opportunity. Read More »

EB Circular for 3rd Efficiency Bar Examination for Grade I of Provincial Technological Service in Northern Province – 2021 (2025) (03 month certificate course in Management)

(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: 22.11.2025 Closing Date: 2025/12/18 Circular(40-2025): Tamil (Mobile Users – click here) Application Tamil :(Mobile Users click here ) Circular(40-2025): Sinhala(Mobile Users – click here) Application Tamil :(Mobile Users

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Resolution to Long-Standing Land Issues in Kandavalai – 17 Complaints Addressed at Mobile Service Led by the Hon. Governor

A special mobile land service was held today – on Friday, 21 November 2025, with the aim of resolving long-standing unresolved land issues in the Kandavalai Divisional Secretariat Division of the Kilinochchi District. Hon Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan personally participated in the event, held at the Kandavalai Divisional Secretariat Conference hall, listening directly

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Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan Conducts Field Inspection of Kanagarayan River Reconstruction to Protect Communities from Flood Damage

Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan personally inspected the Kanagarayan River rehabilitation works being implemented under the Provincial Development Grant Fund in the Kandawalai Divisional Secretariat Division of Kilinochchi District today – on Friday, 21 November 2025. Severe flooding during periods when the Iranaimadu reservoir overflows has long been a major problem, displacing tens

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“Government is ready to release funds; but officials themselves are the obstacle – Governor N. Vethanayahan strongly criticises officials, says he feels ashamed of them

The Central Government is ready to release the funds we are requesting. However, a few secretaries and senior officials in the Northern Province administration have no willingness to do what the people need and are focused only on enjoying privileges and perks. I feel ashamed when I think of such officials, said Hon. Governor of

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