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We have now stepped into a new era of change. I kindly invite you to place your trust in that change – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan’s call in the Independence Day address

Times are changing. We have now stepped into a new era of change. I kindly invite you to place your trust in that change, said Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan in his address on Sri Lanka’s Independence Day. Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations were held grandly this Wednesday morning (04 February […]

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78th Independence Day Message of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan

As we celebrate the 78th Independence Day of Sri Lanka, I extend my Independence Day greetings to all the people of the Northern Province. Independence is not merely a ceremonial occasion to recall the past; it is also an opportunity for us to shape our future. This is a moment to renew our commitment to

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Review of Land Release and Release of Agricultural Farms – Hon. Governor meets the Jaffna Security Forces Commander

A special meeting between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and the newly appointed Commander of the Jaffna Security Forces, Major General K.T.P.D. Silva, was held today – on Tuesday morning 03 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. Major General K.T.P.D. Silva, who assumed duties as the Commander of the Jaffna Security

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Special Discussion Held Between Representatives of the Sri Lanka Non-Academic Employees’ Union and the Governor

A special discussion between the Northern Province representatives of the Sri Lanka Non-Academic Employees’ Union and the Hon. Governor was held this evening – on Monday 02 February 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat, regarding issues faced by non-academic employees in the Northern Province. During the meeting, the Governor listened to the demands of the employees

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The 7th International Thirukkural Conference took place at the University of Vavuniya.

The third law later discovered by modern scientist Isaac Newton had been revealed to the world centuries earlier through the Thirukkural by Theivappulavar Thiruvalluvar. Emphasizing this, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the Thirukkural is a treasure trove of life principles that remain fully applicable to all of humanity. The

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Livelihood assistance programme for Woman-headed households living below the poverty line in the Northern Province launched in Kilinochchi

As someone who served as the District Secretary of Kilinochchi during the final stages of the war, I am well aware of the suffering endured by the people of this area. Our objective is to uplift the livelihoods of those affected. Not everyone who possesses wealth feels inclined to help, but the Durai family from

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“An export-driven economy is the North’s path to revival; let us recreate the economic prosperity of the 1970s!” – Governor Vethanayahan pledges

There is no other province in Sri Lanka as resource-rich as the Northern Province. Yet, two districts in our province are among those most affected by poverty. Changing this contradiction is my dream. During the 1970s, when a closed economic policy prevailed, the Northern Province was at the peak of economic prosperity. In the current

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Bus driver dismissed for driving while using a mobile phone; severe warning issued to driver who failed to pick up students – decisive action by the Road Passenger Transport Authority

A private bus driver who operated a bus while using a mobile phone, in violation of passenger transport service regulations, has been suspended from service, while another bus driver and conductor who failed to pick up school students have been issued a severe warning, stated the Chairman of the Northern Provincial Road Passenger Transport Authority,

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“Overcoming Climate Challenges and Moving Towards Sustainable Agriculture!” – Governor Visits Oddusuttan Agricultural Exhibition

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, paid a personal visit to the grand agricultural exhibition held at the Oddusuddan Agricultural Training Center on Tuesday evening, 27 January 2026. The exhibition was organized by the Northern Provincial Ministry of Agriculture and coordinated by the Mullaitivu Deputy Provincial Director of Agriculture. The exhibition, organized

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