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The 17th Anniversary of the ‘Udhavum Uravugal’ Organization, which has been continuously assisting war-affected people who lost everything with their education and livelihood development over the past 17 years, was celebrated yesterday (18.10.2026) in Uruthirupuram. Participating as the Chief Guest, the Governor of Northern Province, Nagalingam Vethanayagan emphasized that humanity is paramount, and those who […]

The Governor emphasized that the livelihood and income of Northern people should be enhanced by increasing tourist arrivals. Aimed at strengthening tourism cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, he made this remark at the “Sri Lanka – India Tourism Connection” Commercial meeting yesterday (17.10.2026) organized jointly by the Consulate General of India in Jaffna, the

The briefing session on the Environmental (Amendment) Act and Waste Management aimed at enhancing the role of Local Authorities in improving environmental safety and controlling plastic waste in the Northern Province, was held yesterday (16.10.2026) at Kaithady. Organized by the Ministry of Environment and the Northern Provincial Department of Local Government, Deputy Minister of Anura

Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi stated that proposals to release approximately 200,000 acres of land currently under the control of the Forest Conservation and Wildlife Departments in the Northern and Eastern provinces will soon be submitted to the Cabinet. The Northern Province Governor, N. Vethanayahan, welcomed this announcement, which aims to restore the residential lands

The ceremony for issuing appointment letters to 35 Health Service Assistants to fill vacant positions in the Northern Province was held today (16.10.2026) at the Governor’s Secretariat. These appointments were awarded by the Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Marine Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekaram, and the Northern Provincial Governor, N. Vethanayahan. These vacancies arose after candidates from

The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that the benefits of funds allocated to the education sector must be reflected in improved student achievement levels. He made these remarks during the monthly progress review meeting of the Northern Provincial Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports, and Youth Affairs, held today (15.10.2026) at the

The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan stated that cooperation of all stakeholders is necessary to establish factories in the North to convert raw milk and meat into value-added products, improving livestock sector and animal health services of Northern Province. This was emphasized during a special meeting held today (15.10 2026) at the

The Hon. Governor of Northen Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that works to identify lands have been initiated through the respective District Secretariats to establish industrial zones in Mannar, Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu Districts aiming to develop the industrial sector in Northern Province. This was announced during the discussion held today (14.10.2026) at Governor’s Secretariat between the

Exploring the possibilities for reactivating the “Thikkam Distillery”, a decision was made to prepare plans for its reactivation as an Export oriented Production Centre, and to seek legal validation from the Attorney General’s Department regarding the agreement entered between the Palmyrah Development Board and a Private Institution. A discussion regarding the reactivation of “Thikkam Distillery”

The first official meeting of the Trust Fund Board established with cabinet approval to carry out its future activities under proper administration as planned, was held today (10.10.2026), Saturday morning at the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre. Members of the Trust Fund Board have signed the documents marking the establishment on 18th on last September. Accordingly,