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“The history of disappointed investors is over—this is the dawn of a golden era for investment in the North,” the Governor said at the summit.

In the past, investors who came to the Northern Province often returned due to unfavorable conditions. However, under the current government, a highly conducive environment for investment has been established. In this context, it is particularly timely that the Northern Investment Summit – 2026 is being held. Making use of this opportunity, all stakeholders should […]

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“Basic infrastructure development is essential to attract investments!” – Governor urges senior officials of the Ministry of Finance

While investors are showing interest in investing in the Northern Province, it is our responsibility to improve the basic infrastructure and create an investment-friendly environment, stated the Hon. Governor of Northern Province N.Vethanayahan. A special discussion between the Director Generals of the National Planning Department, National Budget Department, and Department of External Resources under the

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Indian universities offer globally recognised degrees at significantly lower cost – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan highlights

Indian universities offer globally recognised degrees at nearly one-quarter of the cost charged by universities in most Western countries. This makes access to quality higher education much easier for our society, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. He made these remarks at the “Study in India” education guidance exhibition, jointly organised

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Second Day of the National Cadet Corps Annual Sports Meet Held Under the Patronage of the Hon. Governor

The second day of events of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Annual Sports Meet for the year 2025 was held with great splendour this evening – on Sunday 18 January 2026, at the Durayappa Stadium in Jaffna. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Following the

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Pongal should be made the province’s main festival through joint efforts of agriculture, tourism, and cultural departments, says Governor Vethanayahan in Mannar.

“It would be most welcome if, in the future, the three key ministries and departments—the Northern Provincial Ministry of Education and Cultural Affairs, the Provincial Tourism Bureau, and the Ministry of Agriculture—could come together to celebrate Thai Pongal as the ‘main festival’ of the Northern Province,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.

Pongal should be made the province’s main festival through joint efforts of agriculture, tourism, and cultural departments, says Governor Vethanayahan in Mannar. Read More »

The ‘Sathanai Thamizhan’ 2025 – Award Ceremony organized by DAN TV was held in Jaffna.

The ‘Saathanai Thamizhan’ (Achieved Tamizhan) award ceremony for 2025, presented by DAN Television, took place in Jaffna. This award was presented during a special Pongal festival organized by DAN Television at the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Hall yesterday evening 17 January 2025. Hon. Governor of Northern Province Nagalingam Vethanayahan graced the event as Chief Guest. Hon.

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The national initiative “The Whole Nation Together,” launched by the Government with the aim of freeing our society from narcotic drugs, was officially inaugurated in Jaffna under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President.

With the objective of liberating our society from toxic narcotic drugs that have become a national disaster in Sri Lanka, the Government’s national initiative titled “The Whole Nation Together” was officially launched today – on Friday 16 January 2026, in Jaffna, under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Under the theme

The national initiative “The Whole Nation Together,” launched by the Government with the aim of freeing our society from narcotic drugs, was officially inaugurated in Jaffna under the chairmanship of His Excellency the President. Read More »

“A Place of One’s Own – Beautiful Life”: Housing Project for 2,500 War-Affected Families in the North and East Launched! – Presidential inauguration Ceremony in Chavakachcheri

Under the theme “A Place of One’s Own – Beautiful Life,” a special housing programme to construct homes for 2,500 families in the Northern and Eastern Provinces who were affected by the war and are living without permanent housing was officially launched today – on Friday 16 January 2026. This programme forms part of the

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“The President’s visit will serve as a driving force to showcase our cultural pride to the world,” the Governor said at the Manipay ‘Pongal Sangamam’ event.

The participation of the President in the Thai Pongal festival, which reflects the uniqueness of the Tamil people, is an important factor in showcasing the region’s cultural pride to the world and promoting tourism, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Pongal Sangamam – 2026 event, organized by the Northern Provincial

“The President’s visit will serve as a driving force to showcase our cultural pride to the world,” the Governor said at the Manipay ‘Pongal Sangamam’ event. Read More »

“When January (Thai) begins, a new path opens, and the people place their faith in the President,” the Governor remarked at the Velanai Pongal festival.

Our people have great faith in the His Excellency the President and equally great expectations. “When January (Thai) begins, a new path opens” is the unshakable belief of our people. On this basis, I firmly believe that the expectations of our people will certainly be fulfilled by the His Excellency the President during this period,”

“When January (Thai) begins, a new path opens, and the people place their faith in the President,” the Governor remarked at the Velanai Pongal festival. Read More »