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The Northern Province has initiated a new project aimed at providing additional educational support to marginalized students preparing for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination. In this regard, a discussion was held this evening – on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat, chaired by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Online […]

Representatives of The Management Club – Sri Lanka, who are presently making arrangements to hold the Northern Province Investors’ Conference on the 21st and 22nd of January 2026, met with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, this Monday morning – 17 November 2025, and briefed him on the progress. The meeting focused

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Lee Myeon, to extend assistance for establishing a “Waste-to-Energy” project aimed at resolving the persistent solid-waste management issues in the Northern Province. This meeting took place this morning, on Monday – 17 November 2025, at the Governor’s

While various registered Chambers of Commerce and Industry are currently active in the Northern Province, a discussion to create a unified general framework for them was held on Friday – 14 November 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. In his opening remarks, the Governor

A discussion on establishing a Library Services Bureau in the Northern Province was held today, Friday – 14 November 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. A team led by the Director General of the National Library and Documentation Services Board met the Governor and

Compared to traditional farming methods, modern cultivation practices yield nearly double the produce. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that greater attention should be paid next year to encouraging farmers to adopt such modern methods. The monthly progress review meeting to assess the financial and physical progress of projects implemented under

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that everyone must unite to transform the Northern Province not just on a map, but into a vibrant, prosperous, and unforgettable experience for every tourist and visitor. The certificate awarding ceremony for students who participated in the training program titled ‘Rediscovering Northern Sri Lanka: Empowering

HE the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, together with the Finance Commission, has issued instructions for the direct disbursement of funds from central ministries to provincial councils starting next year. As a result, the coming year is expected to mark a significant leap forward in the development of the Northern Province. This was stated by the

With Jaffna being selected as one of the world’s top 25 destinations for tourism in 2026, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that our tourism-related services must be provided in a manner that fulfills the expectations of the tourists arriving here and ensures they return home satisfied. The monthly discussion with

Local Authorities must not only provide services but also increase their own revenue. To achieve this, they should develop appropriate plans and make full use of the Local Loans Development Fund, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. An awareness workshop for Chairmen and Secretaries of Local Authorities in the Northern Province