The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, inaugurated the Vocational Education Exhibition and Open Day of the Jaffna College of Technology this morning – on Tuesday, 04th November 2025. Following the inauguration, the College Director, Mr. A. Natkuneswaran, briefed the Governor on the activities being carried out at the college and its needs. […]
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, this Saturday morning – 01st November 2025, handed over two newly constructed causeways—built by the Road Development Department on the Bramanalankulam–Parappukadanthan road in the Vavuniya District—for public use. These causeways now provide year-round access to an area that was previously inaccessible during the rainy season. The
A discussion on the educational development of the Analaitivu and Eluvaitivu regions was held this Friday evening (31.10.2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat, under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. In accordance with the decisions taken at the initial discussion on this matter, the Northern Province Director of Education, Mr.
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, to share Indonesia’s valuable experiences and expertise—particularly in sectors such as agriculture—with the Northern Province. A delegation comprising the Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing, and the Deputy Ambassador met with the
The Northern Province has set an example for other provinces in Sri Lanka by conducting eye examinations for all students and providing free glasses to those in need. Building on this initiative, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, announced plans to extend eye examination programs next year to students entering pre-school and
The national initiative ‘The Nation United’ against deadly drugs was launched today by His Excellency The President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. We must also make proper use of this to completely eradicate deadly drugs in our region. This is a good opportunity to protect the younger generation from it, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern
A discussion took place this morning – on Wednesday, 29th October 2025 at the Governor’s Secretariat between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and the management director of TAATAS Company, including the inventor, Mr. Victor. During this discussion, the Governor was informed about a newly discovered wine made from palmyra fruit. The
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Speaking at the event, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that the “Nextgen Leaders” program was initiated in line with the vision of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake — to bring about a transformation in behaviour and thinking so that, in the future, the country will be led by individuals
A discussion regarding the issues faced by veterinary surgeons and irrigation engineers in the Northern Province and development proposals was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat on Tuesday – 28th October 2025. In the meeting with veterinary surgeons, the Governor stated that in
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The Secretary to the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Northern Province informed the Hon. Governor that steps will be taken to implement the request made by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to provide cash prizes to athletes who have represented the Province and achieved success at the national
