The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, stated that despite the many years that have passed since the end of the civil war, the Northern Province’s contribution to Sri Lanka’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains significantly lower than that of the country’s other provinces. He further noted that while Sri Lanka has set […]
To mitigate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has instructed officials to immediately convene Agricultural Committee meetings in every district to determine suitable dates for paddy cultivation and to promote the cultivation of minor crops in areas with adequate water availability, particularly around irrigation tanks.
A special preliminary discussion on arrangements to secure Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from large companies for the Northern Provincial Council was held today – on Friday, 24 July 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. During the discussion, the Governor stated, “Corporate Social
The friendly volleyball tournament between teams from Jaffna, the Hill Country and Chennai was inaugurated by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, who attended the event as the chief guest. Organized by the “Jaffna Friends” organization under the theme “Every place is our hometown; everyone is our kin,” (Yaathum oore; Yaavarum Keleer)
It is a matter of pride for all of us that our Tamil language remains one of the world’s oldest languages that is still vibrantly alive today, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The event titled “Tamil Language Day and Swami Vipulananthar Memorial Day – 2026,” celebrating the Tamil language and
During an official visit to the Jaffna District, the Hon. Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, met with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, for discussions at the Governor’s Secretariat. At the meeting, the Governor made several special requests to the Minister, particularly concerning the recruitment of
The Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hon. Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, who is on an official visit to the Jaffna District today – on Thursday, 23 July 2026, together with the Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, paid inspection visits to the historic Old Jaffna District Secretariat Building and the Jaffna
The street opened today will stand not merely as a thoroughfare, but as a historical landmark reminding future generations of the dedication of a great artiste and the deep cultural bond between India and Sri Lanka, said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan, Governor of the Northern Province. The Governor further stated that he felt immense happiness
A special meeting was held today – on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and a German expert delegation to discuss ongoing projects and new investment opportunities in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province. The initiatives are being implemented with funding from the German Federal
At the invitation of the administration of Jaffna Hindu College, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, visited the “SCIVERSE 2K26” Science Practical Exhibition being held at the college premises today – on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. The exhibition, organized by the Science Society of Jaffna Hindu College, is being conducted at the
