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The student who secured first place at the national level in the Mathematics stream of the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination was personally met and congratulated by the Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

Based on the results of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination released on yeaterday, T. Thirukumaran, a student of Kilinochchi Maha Vidyalayam, who achieved the top rank nationally in the Mathematics stream, was met in person and congratulated by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Today – on Wednesdat, 01 April 2026, […]

The student who secured first place at the national level in the Mathematics stream of the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination was personally met and congratulated by the Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

A special discussion was held regarding the integration of a treatment center for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders into a permanent institutional framework, as well as the improvement of its infrastructure facilities.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the provincial administration will prioritize ensuring uninterrupted healthcare services related to mental health and neurological disorders in the Northern Province. This special discussion concerning the integration of the “Maathavam” treatment center dedicated to children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders in the Northern Province into

A special discussion was held regarding the integration of a treatment center for children with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders into a permanent institutional framework, as well as the improvement of its infrastructure facilities. Read More »

Local Authorities are required to pay their employees’ salaries from their own revenue, creating a necessity to increase their income, – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the performance-based capital grant programme would be of great assistance to our low-income local authorities in increasing their revenue. The Governor made these remarks while addressing a discussion organized by the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government on performance-based capital grant

Local Authorities are required to pay their employees’ salaries from their own revenue, creating a necessity to increase their income, – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

8 Days Work Suspension Imposed on Private Bus Conductor for Misbehaving with Passengers

A private bus conductor has been issued an 8 days work suspension based on two separate allegations, including misbehaving with passengers, according to Eng. S. Vimaleswaran, Chairman of the Northern Province Road Passenger Transport Authority. On 07th March 2026, during a sudden inspection by the Authority’s officers on a bus, the conductor insulted the officials

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A special high-level discussion was held on controlling illegal mineral excavation and distribution in the Northern Province

An urgent special high-level discussion was held regarding the control of illegal mineral excavation and distribution in the Northern Province, during which key decisions were taken in view of the current situation. This discussion took place today – on Saturday, 28 March 2026, from 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm at the Governor’s Secretariat. It was

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A discussion on the progress of the Coconut Triangle Zone Project initiated in the Northern Province was held under the patronage of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

A meeting to review the progress of the Coconut Triangle Zone Project in the Northern Province, as well as to explore the possibility of planting coconut seedlings in coastal areas, was held today – on Friday, 27 March 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.

A discussion on the progress of the Coconut Triangle Zone Project initiated in the Northern Province was held under the patronage of Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

The first District Coordination Committee meeting for the year 2026 in the Jaffna District was held today.

The first coordination committee meeting for this year in the Jaffna District took place this morning – on Friday, 27 March 2026, at the auditorium of the Jaffna District Secretariat. The meeting was chaired by the Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources, Ramalingam Chandrasekhar, with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Nagalingam

The first District Coordination Committee meeting for the year 2026 in the Jaffna District was held today. Read More »

The Hon. Governor conducted a field visit to the underdeveloped villages of Chinnavalayankaddu and Parasan Kulam in the Mannar District.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that all possible assistance would be provided to support the economic development of the people in Chinnavalayankaddu and Parasan Kulam, which are economically disadvantaged villages. He further noted that suitable development plans identified by the people themselves would be carefully considered to improve their livelihoods

The Hon. Governor conducted a field visit to the underdeveloped villages of Chinnavalayankaddu and Parasan Kulam in the Mannar District. Read More »

“No development is possible without improving the people’s livelihood.” – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan stated in Mannar

Only those people who have a genuine interest in continuously improving themselves and achieving economic growth can be assisted by the government. On the other hand, the government cannot provide any help to those who wish to remain idle and merely receive whatever the government gives them. In this regard, Hon. Governor of Northern Province,

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“In order to prevent people from migrating to other areas due to the lack of basic facilities in rural regions, their own villages should be developed.” – Hon. Governor

“The government led by the current President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is demonstrating strong commitment to ensuring that education and healthcare services reach people in even the most underserved villages without hindrance. In this context, the Iranai Iluppaikulam Primary Health Care Center can also be considered for future upgrading with improved facilities,” stated the Hon. Governor

“In order to prevent people from migrating to other areas due to the lack of basic facilities in rural regions, their own villages should be developed.” – Hon. Governor Read More »