The Department of Management Services of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has granted approval to fill 74 driver positions through recruitment, in order to address the shortage of drivers in the local authorities of the Northern Province and to further efficiently carry out essential local government services for the people. Hon. Governor […]
By becoming proficient in both of Sri Lanka’s official languages, Sinhala and Tamil, we can enhance our personality and skills while also securing better employment opportunities across the country, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The certificate awarding ceremony for students who completed the course in learning Sinhala as a second
Such cultural festivals greatly help each community to nurture its distinctive culture while preserving it. By drawing young people into cultural activities, these traditions can be sustained into the future, said Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan. The Governor made these remarks at the Northern Province Cultural Festival – 2026, organised by the
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stated that he is prepared to discuss the demands put forward by Veterinary Surgeons with the relevant parties and find a solution, and that action will be taken to review the points-based system for promotions and make amendments promptly. The Governor made these remarks yesterday –
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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
