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In the project to transform Jaffna into a model healthy city, rather than mere discussions, feasible aspects must be implemented immediately. The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, has issued firm instructions to the relevant officials to demonstrate tangible progress before the next discussion. A high-level discussion on the Jaffna Healthy City Project […]

A person who has lost his belongings and livelihood in floods cannot be expected to wander from office to office in search of officials. Therefore, it is the duty of officials themselves to go in search of such people and collect the necessary details, Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan has instructed officials.

The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who was on an official visit to the Kilinochchi District, visited the historically renowned Puliyampokkanai Nagathambiran Temple today – on Sunday 21 December 2025, and participated in special religious observances. After taking part in several development- and public welfare–related programmes held in Kilinochchi from early this morning, the

The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, paid an on-site visit this afternoon – on Sunday 21 December 2025, to the Iranaimadu Tank, which serves as the lifeline of agriculture in the Northern Province. After attending the President’s Fund scholarship award ceremony held in Kilinochchi this morning as the Chief Guest, the Prime Minister proceeded

The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated categorically that the government will utilize the President’s Fund entirely for the welfare of poor people. The Prime Minister made this statement while addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the final event for this year of the special programme implemented through the President’s Fund to

The officials in responsible positions must boldly and promptly make decisions. They should not keep giving flimsy excuses. If you cannot make decisions or act, you can generously vacate the positions, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, sternly to the officials. A special meeting to review the project proposals for 2026

The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that the government, led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has maintained funding for our projects despite the ongoing disaster situations in the country. This reflects the exemplary financial management of the current administration. An event to provide livelihood assistance to female-headed households

Having personally visited and assessed the true conditions in the underdeveloped villages of the Northern Province, Governor of Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan has emphasized that projects for 2026 must be formulated on a priority basis to fulfill the promises given to the people. A special meeting to review the 2026 project proposals of the

In order to provide relief to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the former Vice-Chancellor, Professor S. Mohanathas, deposited funds into the government’s nation-building “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund and handed over the relevant deposit document today – on Friday 19 December 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that delaying essential work by citing reasons such as fuel shortages and lack of funds during a time when people are struggling for their lives is unacceptable under any circumstances. He further emphasized that unlawful actions can never be made legal merely by passing resolutions in