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“When we can collectively eradicate invisible pathogens such as dengue, why have the relevant departments been unable to eliminate the visible plant, Parthenium, for so long?” questioned the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, urging the authorities to take appropriate and immediate measures to eradicate the deadly poisonous plant. A discussion on implementing […]

Even though the religions followed by people are different, the ethical principles they teach and the path they lead to are the same, stated Hon. Governor of Northern Province Nagalingam Vethanayahan. He further noted that the Northern Province equally respects the traditions of people of all ethnicities and religions, and has been excellently promoting their

Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan stated that all roads in the Northern Province will be reconstructed within the next two to three years with the full support of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Hon. Ministers Bimal Ratnayake and Ramalingam Chandrasekar. Under the theme “A Thriving Nation – A Beautiful Life,” the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that future decisions regarding providing additional assistance will depend on how effectively beneficiaries utilize the support provided by the government and how convert their enthusiasm and efforts into productive capital. The official inauguration of the paddy cleaning and grading machine of the Mullaitivu District Integrated

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Customs Department, steps are being taken to facilitate the direct export of local products from Jaffna to countries with a significant Tamil diaspora, in order to address the marketing challenges faced by small and medium-scale entrepreneurs. The Governor

A special action plan report aimed at providing a permanent solution to the long-standing flooding problem faced by residents of the Navaly East – Kallundai resettlement housing scheme village, located in the Valikamam South-West Divisional Secretariat Division of Jaffna, was handed over today – on Friday 13 March 2026, to the Hon. Governor of the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the Jaffna Fort and Gurunagar Fishing Harbour projects, selected for the World Bank’s initial phase of development, will make a significant contribution to enhancing the economic well-being of the people and generating employment opportunities A special meeting between a high-level delegation led by the

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that development work in that area should be carried out while fully preserving and protecting the sanctity of the historically significant Keerimalai Theerthakkarai (Sacred Pond). The event of handing over the ‘Thandigai Kanakanayaka Mudaliyar Madam’ property located at Keerimalai Sacred Theerthakkarai on a 100-year lease basis

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that necessary steps will be taken to develop the Mankulam – Moonrumurippu main road in stages. Today – on Thursday 12 March 2026, the Governor undertook a field visit to the underdeveloped villages of Palaippaani and Kombuvaichchakulam, which fall under the Manthai East Divisional Secretariat

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, instructed officials that the annual teacher transfers should only be implemented after fully carrying out the transfers granted to teachers based on “service requirements” in the Northern Province. A progress review meeting of the Northern Province Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports, and Youth Affairs was