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The Deputy Chief Secretary (Finance) of the Northern Province, Mr. R. Sivaruban, stated that the Northern Provincial Council has secured the top position compared to other provinces in Sri Lanka by efficiently utilizing over 98% of the funds allocated to the Northern Province through the 2025 Budget. A special event to commence duties for the […]

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, called upon all officials to work with dedication and enthusiasm in the new year to deliver the people-friendly public service expected by the government led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ceremony to commence duties for the year 2026 was held this morning

I extend my heartfelt New Year greetings, wishing that the dawning year 2026 becomes a year of hope for all the people of the Northern Province, where darkness fades and light emerges. In the past, we have lost much due to natural disasters. However, our New Year’s resolution is: “It is not enough merely to

Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan stated that through the Northern Provincial Council, efforts are being made not only to provide livelihood assistance to small-scale entrepreneurs for the development of their enterprises, but also to create opportunities to market their products. He further noted that doors have now been opened for exporting their products

Although the tourism sector in the Northern Province is gradually developing, there is a noticeable shortage of adequately trained human resources in the field. However, it is encouraging to note that the present younger generation shows strong interest in tourism-related career opportunities. Therefore, when the tourism sector expands further in the future, an environment will

With the objective of improving the educational standards of students in the Northern Province who are sitting for the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level examination, a special review discussion on the ongoing online learning programme, implemented with the patronage of Jaffna Hindu College, was held today – on Tuesday, 30 December 2025 evening, at

Dr. Jeganathan Vivekanandan, who serves as a Tourism Development Advisor, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Northern Province Tourism Development Bureau by the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Governor handed over the appointment letter today, Monday morning (December 29, 2025), at the Governor’s Secretariat. The Secretary to the Governor,

During a high-level discussion on the Northern Province’s development plans for the year 2026, it was emphasized that a systematic study and evaluation are essential to assess what kind of changes are being brought about in the standard of living of the general public through projects implemented using the financial allocations provided to the Northern

Today’s students are constantly on the run without rest. Parents pressure them to concentrate only on their studies. But apart from education, arts and sports are indispensable for students. The Northern Province must once again attain its former high standards in the fields of education, sports, and the arts, said the Hon. Governor of the

Although the passing year was aimed at development, our development efforts faced significant challenges due to the unexpected disaster caused by the ‘Ditwah’ cyclone. However, compensating for these impacts, we will transform the upcoming new year into a year of rebuilding the livelihoods of the people affected by the natural disaster and a new chapter