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Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s renewable energy sector, the foundation stone–laying ceremony for the 50 MW wind power project of HayWind One Limited was held on Thursday (15 January 2026), at the Konnayan residence in Mannar, under the leadership of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. HayWind One Limited, a subsidiary of […]

With the dedication and support of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Governor of Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan called upon everyone to unite and successfully carry out the efforts to eliminate the deadly drug menace. Under the national programme ‘The Whole Nation Together’ aimed at completely eradicating poisonous drugs, a discussion to form

On the occasion of Thai Pongal, which is celebrated as a unique cultural festival of Tamils around the world and revered as the festival of farmers, I extend my heartfelt Thai Pongal greetings to all the people of the Northern Province. This festival stands as a noble day of gratitude—offered to the Sun God who

The operation to curb the deadly drug trade cannot be carried out by the tri-services and the police alone. Public cooperation is essential in this effort. Only through collective action can we protect future generations, Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayahan emphasized. The Kilinochchi District discussion to establish a District Action Committee under the

Eng. S. Vimaleswaran has been appointed as the Chairman of the Northern Province Road Passenger Transport Authority by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The letter of appointment was handed over today – on Wednesday 14 January 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. The Secretary to the Governor, S. Saththiyaseelan, also participated in

The Tamil people have trust and expectations in the current government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Governor of Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan pointed this out to Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth, noting that the present government is showing special attention to the development of the Northern

The Sri Lanka Customs Department is prepared to provide full assistance in facilitating direct export operations from Jaffna, Director General Seewali Arukgoda assured the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Governor of the Northern Province had previously made a request, via letter, to the Director General of the Sri Lanka Customs Department

In order to provide relief to the people affected by Cyclone Dithwa, the Northern Province Government Drivers’ Association deposited a sum of Rs. 50,000, collected from its members, into the government’s nation-building *Rebuilding Sri Lanka* Fund and handed over the deposit receipt today – on Monday 12 January 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat to the

We successfully completed our work plans in 2025 amidst various challenges. Compared to 2025, there will be far fewer such challenges in 2026. Therefore, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that this year’s work plans must be completed by the upcoming August. The official release event of the Northern Province Council’s

The Northern Province is a very safe and peaceful region for foreign tourists to spend their holidays happily. Therefore, assistance should be extended to redirect the arrival of Russian tourists to the North, and Russian investors should be encouraged to invest in the investment opportunities available in our province, stated the Hon. Governor of the