The University of Moratuwa students who were rescued from a bus trapped in the floodwaters of the Kala Oya—which had overflowed onto the Puttalam A–12 road during the ‘Ditwah’ disaster—handed over a letter today – on Monday 08 December 2025, to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, expressing their gratitude to His […]
In the disaster situation, this government will never tolerate any irregularities, favoritism, or corruption in the distribution of relief assistance to the affected people in the Northern Province. This is the government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, elected by the people to completely eradicate corruption and establish honest administration, said the Hon. Governor of the
The livestock sector in the Northern Province has also been affected due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions and disaster situation. In this context, special arrangements have been made to record information regarding livestock affected by the disaster and to provide necessary emergency treatment for animals that have escaped or been injured. In this regard,
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, undertook a visit yesterday – on Friday 05 December 2025, to the Mullaitivu District to inspect areas affected by the recent disaster and to participate in the mobile service conducted under the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative. Organized by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and
The efforts taken with foresight to transform the Department of Rural Development, instead of continuing to label it as an outdated or ineffective institution, are commendable. These efforts should not remain at the level of mere studies but must be translated into action, emphasized the Northern Province Governor, Hon. N. Vethanayahan. A discussion themed “The
Seven major roads belonging to the Provincial Road Development Department – Northern Province, which were severely affected by the recent irregular weather disaster in the Northern Province, have been temporarily repaired and reopened for public use, according to the Provincial Director of the Road Development Department – Northern Province, Engineer Mrs. Abirami Vithyaparan. These rapid
In the Northern Province, the four districts other than Jaffna District have faced very severe destruction and extensive infrastructure damage due to the floods. Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan of Northern Province stated that he had come here to personally inspect these areas, accelerate reconstruction work plans through the provincial administration, and ensure that the people
The Consul General of India in Jaffna, Shri Sai Murali, met with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat this morning – on Wednesday, 03 December 2025. Consul General Shri Sai Murali informed the Governor that the Government of India is prepared to provide assistance to the disaster-affected people
Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan paid a direct visit to the disaster-affected Mannar District on Tuesday – 02 December 2025. He met and held discussions with victims of the area and personally inspected the damaged areas. Stating that the necessary financial allocations have been provided for the people to return to normal
At this critical moment, when people are enduring indescribable suffering due to the natural disaster, there is absolutely no meaning in the operation of co-operative societies that do not step forward to help them. Such societies might as well shut their shops and leave, warned Governor of Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan. In accordance with
