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Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan stated that through the Northern Provincial Council, efforts are being made not only to provide livelihood assistance to small-scale entrepreneurs for the development of their enterprises, but also to create opportunities to market their products. He further noted that doors have now been opened for exporting their products […]

Although the tourism sector in the Northern Province is gradually developing, there is a noticeable shortage of adequately trained human resources in the field. However, it is encouraging to note that the present younger generation shows strong interest in tourism-related career opportunities. Therefore, when the tourism sector expands further in the future, an environment will

With the objective of improving the educational standards of students in the Northern Province who are sitting for the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level examination, a special review discussion on the ongoing online learning programme, implemented with the patronage of Jaffna Hindu College, was held today – on Tuesday, 30 December 2025 evening, at

Dr. Jeganathan Vivekanandan, who serves as a Tourism Development Advisor, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Northern Province Tourism Development Bureau by the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Governor handed over the appointment letter today, Monday morning (December 29, 2025), at the Governor’s Secretariat. The Secretary to the Governor,

During a high-level discussion on the Northern Province’s development plans for the year 2026, it was emphasized that a systematic study and evaluation are essential to assess what kind of changes are being brought about in the standard of living of the general public through projects implemented using the financial allocations provided to the Northern

Today’s students are constantly on the run without rest. Parents pressure them to concentrate only on their studies. But apart from education, arts and sports are indispensable for students. The Northern Province must once again attain its former high standards in the fields of education, sports, and the arts, said the Hon. Governor of the

Although the passing year was aimed at development, our development efforts faced significant challenges due to the unexpected disaster caused by the ‘Ditwah’ cyclone. However, compensating for these impacts, we will transform the upcoming new year into a year of rebuilding the livelihoods of the people affected by the natural disaster and a new chapter

I extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to all of you. Usually, when we think of Christmas, joy and celebration come to our minds. However, this year, our country and our province are bearing immense sorrow. The recent ‘Dithwa’ cyclone that struck us has left scars on our lands that have not yet healed. We cannot

A special discussion on the effective and coordinated implementation of the “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, which is being carried out under the direct supervision of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in the Northern Province was held today – on Wednesday, 24 December 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor