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A virtual discussion between the Finance Commission and the Governors of North, East and Central Provinces was held today (04.11.2026). The meeting analyzed in detail the expenditure progress of the fund allocated for Provincial Councils, development projects to be completed by the end of 2026, and the reconstruction works on “Ditwah.” Further, policy-related matters required […]

A draft prepared to establish a Provincial Library Services Bureau was handed over to the Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan today (03.11.2026) aims to strengthen and coordinate library services across Northern Province. The Governor stated that the draft will be forwarded to the National Library and Documentary Services Board for consultation, and further action

The sacred consecration ceremony and noon alms-giving of the historically famous Jaffna Shri Naga Vihara held yesterday (01.11.2026) in the temple premises. The Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan took part in the event held with the guidance of Ven. Shri Vimala Thero, and engaged in religious observances. The event was attended by many higher

A concrete road, causeway and culvert, constructed at Piramalankulam – Parappukadanthan Road, Periyathampanai, Vavuniya, at a cost of Rs. Rs. 40.5 million worth of construction was declared open yesterday (31.10.2026) for public use by the Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan and Deputy Minister Upali Samarasinghe. The project resolved transport disruptions caused when the road

Attending the 80th Anniversary of Nainativu Maha Vidyalayam today (30.10.2026) as the Chief Guest, the Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan unveiled the commemorative monument and released the special souvenir ‘Kalyani’. Addressing the event presided over by the Principal Thillainathan Nitharsanan, the Governor appreciated the school’s educational services spanning 80 years amidst various challenges

The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, urged officials to expedite measures to improve public service through efficient administrative activities of ministries and departments across the Northern Province. He emphasized this during a high-level discussion held today (29.10.2026) at the Governor’s Secretariat, which he chaired. During the discussion, the Governor also instructed officials to

The meeting on official launch and project briefing regarding “Northern Exporters Forum -2027” was held today (29.10.2026) at Governor’s Secretariat in order to increase the Gross Domestic Production of Northen Province from 4.5 % to 10%. The forum which is to be held on 20th & 21st of January 2027 primarily aims at creating new

At the event held today (28.10.2026) at Vavuniya District Secretariat, the Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, distributed agricultural inputs and equipment for 250 farmers. He urged that farmers should contribute more to the Gross Domestic Production (GDP) through adopting modern farming, using such assistance provided by the government. He stated that actions including increasing

The Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan declared open a house newly constructed under the housing scheme of the Northern Provincial Ministry of Local Government, at a cost of Rs. The residents of the area expressed their gratitude to the Governor for providing them with brick houses after having lived in mud huts. Following this,

The ‘Aviation Day – 2026’ event, organized by the ‘Senchiragugal’ Aero Club of Vavuniya Rambaikulam Girls’ Maha Vidyalaya National School, was held today (28.10.2026) at the Aquinas Hall. Participating as the chief guest, the Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan stated that although aircraft flying in our skies in the past created fear among the