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A special meeting between the administration of the Jaffna District Non-Governmental Organizations Consortium and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was held today – on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. During the discussion, various important matters, including the improvement of livelihoods of the people in Jaffna District, solutions to […]

“On this glorious Easter Sunday, which commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Christians living in the Northern Province,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. His Easter Sunday message further states: The resurrection of Jesus Christ, triumphing over the darkness of death, reminds humanity of

A special meeting between sea cucumber farmers in the Jaffna District and the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, R. Chandrasekhar, and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was held today – on Friday 03 April 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. During the discussion, the farmers elaborated on the difficulties

Representatives of the World Bank informed the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, today (03 April 2026) that official approval has been granted for two major project proposals submitted in the first phase under the ‘REVIVE’ (Regional Empowerment through Vibrant, Inclusive, and Viable Economies) project, which is to be implemented in the Northern

A special meeting between representatives of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Union & the Principals’ Service Union and the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, took place today – on Thursday evening, 02 April 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. At the beginning of the discussion, the General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Teachers’

According to Eng. S. Vimaleswaran, Chairman of the Northern Province Road Passenger Transport Authority, a conductor working on a private passenger bus operating on the Jaffna – Colombothurai route has been fined Rs. 2,500 for overcharging a passenger. In addition, a written assurance has been obtained from him stating that he will not engage in

Dr. J. Vivekananthan, Chairman of the Northern Province Tourism Bureau, stated that a special cycling event, titled “Sail & Ride – Tour of Jaffna”, will be held in Jaffna. The initiative aims to further strengthen the long-standing friendship between Sri Lanka and India, while also promoting and expanding the tourism industry in the Northern Province.

Although the Northern Province possesses a highly suitable geographical location for aquatic organism farming, including sea cucumber farming, we have not yet fully utilized this potential. Therefore, appropriate sites for aquatic organism farming will be identified and allocated within the next two months through integrated field surveys conducted by all relevant departments, stated the Hon.

Based on the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination released on yeaterday, T. Thirukumaran, a student of Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalayam, who achieved the top rank nationally in the Mathematics stream, was met in person and congratulated by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Today – on Wednesdat, 01 April 2026,

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the provincial administration will prioritize ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services related to mental health and neurological disorders in the Northern Province. This special discussion concerning the integration of the “Maathavam” treatment center dedicated to children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders in the Northern Province into