Balasingam Kajenderan

“Days and organizations are established to preserve and pass on to future generations what risks being lost or forgotten over time. I see the Nallur Saiva Tamil Cultural Arts Association in this light—an organization that is both timely and essential. It has been founded and is being led by the right people, in the right […]

“Thailand, which has made significant progress in transforming manufactured goods into value-added products, should share its expertise in this area and encourage investors to explore opportunities here,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan. A delegation led by the Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, H.E. Beirun, met with the Governor

Divisional, district, and provincial cultural festivals provide valuable stage opportunities for many artists. Such events should be continuously promoted, and greater opportunities should be given to artists, especially young talents,” said Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The cultural festival jointly organized by the Valikamam West Divisional Secretariat and the Cultural Council was

“The responsibility for driving rapid improvements in education within our province rests with all of us, including the Zonal Education Directors. It is imperative that everyone commits to this task with dedication,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan. A monthly review meeting was held on Friday (22.08.2025), at the Governor’s

The Hon. Chairpersons and Secretaries of the Local Government Councils must work in unity, setting aside notions of status or hierarchy. Regardless of who holds a higher position, our shared responsibility is to make the most of the opportunity to serve the people. We are, after all, ordinary individuals entrusted with a public duty, and

The Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayagan, has announced that all schools in Jaffna District will be granted a holiday tomorrow, Thursday (21.08.2025), in view of the Nallur Chariot Festival. He has also stated that the replacement school day will be announced later.

Although local authorities urge the public to segregate waste, many still fail to do so, instead disposing of all types of waste together. People often overlook the fact that it is human beings who later have to sort through this waste. If they truly understood this, they might act differently. If local councils were to

“Bringing about change is never easy. However, if everyone works together with dedication and effort, that change can be achieved,” said Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. As part of the event being carried out under the theme ‘Towards a Heartfelt Jaffna’ of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, an awareness workshop for Jaffna

The inaugural meeting of the Provincial Level Committee—established under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project to clean and renovate 50 bus stands nationwide—was held today, Monday (18.08.2025), at the Governor’s Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Under this scheme, nine bus stands in the Northern Province have