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We successfully completed our work plans in 2025 amidst various challenges. Compared to 2025, there will be far fewer such challenges in 2026. Therefore, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that this year’s work plans must be completed by the upcoming August. The official release event of the Northern Province Council’s […]

The Northern Province is a very safe and peaceful region for foreign tourists to spend their holidays happily. Therefore, assistance should be extended to redirect the arrival of Russian tourists to the North, and Russian investors should be encouraged to invest in the investment opportunities available in our province, stated the Hon. Governor of the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that his expectation is for a large quantity of medicinal herbs required for the indigenous medicine sector to be produced in the Northern Province, not only to meet local needs but also to reach a level where they can be exported abroad. The Governor made

A discussion on three major new investment zones to be established in the Northern Province and the investment opportunities expected within them was held today – on Saturday 03 January 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The detailed feasibility study report relating to

A special discussion focusing on strengthening thrift and credit cooperative societies in the Northern Province and protecting the public from the adverse impacts of microfinance loans was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. This discussion took place today – on Friday 02 January 2026, at the auditorium

In order to ensure sustainable agricultural development in the Northern Province and to enhance the sector, universities must extend their support and work shoulder to shoulder with our departments. Through such collective efforts, I firmly believe that we can achieve remarkable growth in the province’s agricultural sector in the future, stated the Hon. Governor of

The Chairman of the Kilinochchi District Coordinating Committee and Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, R. Chandrasekar, along with the Co-Chairman of the District Coordinating Committee and Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, assured that prompt action will be taken to fulfill the livelihood needs of the people of Kallaru, under

The Deputy Chief Secretary (Finance) of the Northern Province, Mr. R. Sivaruban, stated that the Northern Provincial Council has secured the top position compared to other provinces in Sri Lanka by efficiently utilizing over 98% of the funds allocated to the Northern Province through the 2025 Budget. A special event to commence duties for the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, called upon all officials to work with dedication and enthusiasm in the new year to deliver the people-friendly public service expected by the government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ceremony to commence duties for the year 2026 was held this morning

I extend my heartfelt New Year greetings, wishing that the dawning year 2026 becomes a year of hope for all the people of the Northern Province, where darkness fades and light emerges. In the past, we have lost much due to natural disasters. However, our New Year’s resolution is: “It is not enough merely to