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Amidst the circulation of conflicting information regarding the events that took place during the proceedings of the Northern Provincial Teachers’ Transfer Board and the Appeal Board, the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested a detailed report from the Northern Provincial Director of Education, Y. Jayachandran, concerning the incidents in both boards. Accordingly, […]

In today’s societal environment, despite people having access to all facilities, meditation practices and mental development yoga exercises are essential to alleviate the suffering surrounding them and to achieve liberation from it. This was stated by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vetanayahan, during his speech as the chief guest at an event

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vedanayahan, has announced that any teacher who believes they have been affected by the teacher transfer list for the year 2026—prepared based on service requirements and student welfare in the Northern Province—may submit an appeal. Although the deadline for submitting appeals was originally set for the 22nd of

The monthly review meeting to evaluate the financial and physical progress of the projects being implemented this year under the Ministry of Agriculture and Co-operative Services, Livestock Development, Irrigation, Fisheries, Water Supply, and Environment – Northern Province, was held on Tuesday 14th October 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon. Northern

Jaffna city has become increasingly congested and crowded. The responsibility to regulate and streamline this situation lies with everyone. In this regard, long-distance and short-distance bus services need to operate from both the new and old bus stands, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. A discussion regarding the operational status of

By learning another language, we can not only make our service more efficient but also reduce communication gaps, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The graduation ceremony of the Sinhala Diploma Course for Provincial Government Officers, conducted by the National Institute of Language Education and Training in collaboration with the Northern

The Governor was informed that the Sri Lanka Farmers Entrepreneurs Association plans to establish procurement centers in the Jaffna district this November. The initiative aims to help farmers receive fair prices for their products in a non-exploitative manner by utilizing modern information technology. A discussion between representatives of the Sri Lanka Farmers’ Entrepreneurs Association and

Welcoming the police action taken against those involved in land scams, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, encouraged the police to continue such efforts. He also instructed the District Secretaries and the Police to make arrangements to resume District Civil Defense Committee meetings, as was done in the past. This was discussed

A discussion to review the process of regularizing the lands identified for Sangilian Park and the proposed Children’s Hospital in Inuvil was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat this evening – on Saturday, 11th October 2025. The meeting was attended by the Secretary

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, directed local authorities to prohibit commercial activities in institutions operating for business purposes without obtaining a Certificate of Conformity (COC) or compliance certificate despite applying for building permits. He noted that the failure to obtain a COC compromises the safety of the buildings and prevents local