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The foundation stone laying ceremony to commence the reconstruction of the Mankumban Vellakkadarkarai Jumma Mosque, located within the Velanai Divisional Secretariat Division in Jaffna, was held successfully this morning – on Sunday, 02 August 2026, at the mosque premises. The event was attended by the Deputy Minister of Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Muneer Munaffar, […]

As per the direct instructions and guidance of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, the mobile service to update the personal profile files of teachers aged over 54 across all education zones in the Northern Province was successfully completed today – on Saturday (01 August 2026). The Secretary to the Provibcial Ministry

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, made a sudden inspection visit today – on Friday 31 July 2026, to the Northern Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority in Kilinochchi. During the visit, the Hon. Governor met and spoke individually with each of the officers working at the Authority. He also inquired about the

Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara said that steps will be taken to release lands in Vadduvakal and Keppapilavu in Mullaitivu District, as well as certain lands in Kilinochchi District, at the earliest opportunity. A special discussion on the possibility of releasing lands currently being used by the military in the Mullaitivu

Investment is essential for the development of our region and for improving the livelihoods of our people. Investors face various practical difficulties in obtaining the necessary departmental approvals within the stipulated time. It is frustrating for investors when one department grants approval while another delays the process. All departments should pay special attention to this

The recruitment process for Health Assistants, which will shape the future standard of service in the Northern Province health sector, must be carried out with the highest integrity, transparency, and accountability, without yielding to any form of pressure, said Northern Province Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. A special discussion with members of the interview panels appointed

A large-scale “Integrity Walk” event, emphasizing the creation of a corruption-free administrative system by improving the quality, efficiency, and transparency of the public service, was successfully held today – on Tuesday 28 July 2026, in the Jaffna District. In line with the guidance of the Presidential Secretariat, under the national initiative “Integrity Culture – Clean

The final decision to sign the agreement on establishing the Board of Trustees to administer the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre was reached today – on Monday 27 July 2026, at the meeting of the Joint Management Committee. Several high-level representatives participated in the 7th Joint Management Committee meeting, which was held via online technology, joining

We are honoring here the student who secured first place at the national level. Seeing this recognition, the other students here should also study with the determination to achieve first place in the same manner, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. A special ceremony was held today – on Monday 27

As part of the “Integrity Culture – Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative, the first-day oath-taking ceremony for the officials of the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat was held today – on Monday 27 July 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Secretariat premises, with the aim of strengthening an honest public service. Following the hoisting of