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The use of loudspeakers is prohibited due to GCE A/L Exam – Media Release

It has been observed that loudspeakers are used in various ceremonies and occasions to disrupt students who are currently studying for the GCE Advanced Level Examination. Students and parents have expressed their concern about this. Governor of the Northern Province, Dr. Suren Raghavan, has asked the organizers of events and ceremonies to regulate the use […]

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Dr. Gobishankar appointed as Chairman of Northern Province Road Safety Council

Surgeon Dr. Gobishankar has been appointed as the Chairman of Northern Province Road Safety Council by Governor Dr.Suren Raghavan. He received his appointment letter from Governor this evening (23) at Governor’s Secretariat. Northern Province Road Safety Council has been established to control the road accidents in Northern Province. It should be noted that road accidents

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If the Tamil nation should live, the Tamil language should live – Governor

Governor of Northern Province Dr.Suren Raghavan said that if the Tamil nation should live, the Tamil language should live. We are people with language identity. Therefore, as Bharathi, the Great Poet said: “Learn other languages but keep Tamil as your mother tongue.” Governor expressed this while participating in the inauguration ceremony of the national programme

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A special discussion on proposed ‘Progress Arumugam’ Project

A special discussion on proposed ‘Progress Arumugam’ Project to address the drinking water needs of the Jaffna and Kilinochchi Districts was held at the Mahaweli Development Department yesterday (22) afternoon under the patronage of Governor of Northern Province Dr. Suren Raghavan with the participation of the Secretary of Mahaweli Development and Environment Ministry Anura Dissanayake. The

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A special discussion on Vadamarachchi Lagoon Drinking Water Project

A special discussion on Vadamarachchi Lagoon Drinking Water Project was held yesterday (22) at the office of Ministry of City Planning, Water Supply, and Higher Education. The project which was proposed by the Engineer Guganeswararajah to meet the drinking water requirements of around 630,000 people living in the Jaffna peninsula received Cabinet approval and it will

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General Secretary of Sri Lanka Teachers’ Union calls on Governor

A meeting between Governor Dr. Suren Raghavan and General Secretary Joseph Stalin of Sri Lanka Teachers’ Union was held today (22) in Colombo. Their discussion mainly focused on the policy issues of teachers’ transfers in the Northern Province. The issues in Principal Service Grade III were also discussed. The Governor stated that in order to

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Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka calls on Governor

Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Holly called on Governor of Northern Province Dr. Suren Raghavan on 16th July 2017 at his official residence which is located at Chundikuli, Jaffna. Their discussion mainly focused on the current status of Northern Province and the development projects being carried out by the Australian government. It was briefed

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