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His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is firmly committed to ensuring that lands belonging to the people are handed back to them, the Hon. Governor stated.

Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara said that steps will be taken to release lands in Vadduvakal and Keppapilavu in Mullaitivu District, as well as certain lands in Kilinochchi District, at the earliest opportunity. A special discussion on the possibility of releasing lands currently being used by the military in the Mullaitivu […]

His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is firmly committed to ensuring that lands belonging to the people are handed back to them, the Hon. Governor stated. Read More »

A discussion was held on investment projects in the Jaffna District that have been delayed due to various reasons.

Investment is essential for the development of our region and for improving the livelihoods of our people. Investors face various practical difficulties in obtaining the necessary departmental approvals within the stipulated time. It is frustrating for investors when one department grants approval while another delays the process. All departments should pay special attention to this

A discussion was held on investment projects in the Jaffna District that have been delayed due to various reasons. Read More »

Health Assistant recruitment must proceed with the highest integrity, transparency, and accountability, free of any pressure – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasizes

The recruitment process for Health Assistants, which will shape the future standard of service in the Northern Province health sector, must be carried out with the highest integrity, transparency, and accountability, without yielding to any form of pressure, said Northern Province Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. A special discussion with members of the interview panels appointed

Health Assistant recruitment must proceed with the highest integrity, transparency, and accountability, free of any pressure – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasizes Read More »

The team of Northern Provincial Council officials who participated in the “Integrity Walk” was flagged off by Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

A large-scale “Integrity Walk” event, emphasizing the creation of a corruption-free administrative system by improving the quality, efficiency, and transparency of the public service, was successfully held today – on Tuesday 28 July 2026, in the Jaffna District. In line with the guidance of the Presidential Secretariat, under the national initiative “Integrity Culture – Clean

The team of Northern Provincial Council officials who participated in the “Integrity Walk” was flagged off by Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

Final decision has been reached to sign the agreement on establishing the Board of Trustees to administer the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre.

The final decision to sign the agreement on establishing the Board of Trustees to administer the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre was reached today – on Monday 27 July 2026, at the meeting of the Joint Management Committee. Several high-level representatives participated in the 7th Joint Management Committee meeting, which was held via online technology, joining

Final decision has been reached to sign the agreement on establishing the Board of Trustees to administer the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre. Read More »

We are honoring here the student who secured first place at the national level. Other students, too, should study with the determination to reach the top in the same way, – Hon Governor.

We are honoring here the student who secured first place at the national level. Seeing this recognition, the other students here should also study with the determination to achieve first place in the same manner, stated the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. A special ceremony was held today – on Monday 27

We are honoring here the student who secured first place at the national level. Other students, too, should study with the determination to reach the top in the same way, – Hon Governor. Read More »

Under the “Integrity Culture – Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative, the first-day oath-taking ceremony for the officials of the Governor’s Secretariat was held at the Governor’s Secretariat premises.

As part of the “Integrity Culture – Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative, the first-day oath-taking ceremony for the officials of the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat was held today – on Monday 27 July 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Governor’s Secretariat premises, with the aim of strengthening an honest public service. Following the hoisting of

Under the “Integrity Culture – Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative, the first-day oath-taking ceremony for the officials of the Governor’s Secretariat was held at the Governor’s Secretariat premises. Read More »

“Just as politicians have changed, officials too must change for the ‘system change’ the people expected to be fully realized!” – Governor N. Vethanayahan’s address at the Integrity Week event

System change will not be complete merely because the government has changed. It is only when officials change, just as politicians have changed, that the transformation the people expected will truly reach their doorstep, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The inaugural event of the Northern Province Integrity Week (27 July

“Just as politicians have changed, officials too must change for the ‘system change’ the people expected to be fully realized!” – Governor N. Vethanayahan’s address at the Integrity Week event Read More »

Despite Being Trapped in the Midst of War, Idaikkadu Maha Vidyalayam Has Preserved Its Identity and Today Stands Tall Like a Giant Tree – Hon. Governor

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that it is a remarkable milestone for a school to have served generations of students for more than a century. He further noted that although many of our schools lost their unique identity due to the war and displacement, Idaikkadu Maha Vidyalayam, despite being caught

Despite Being Trapped in the Midst of War, Idaikkadu Maha Vidyalayam Has Preserved Its Identity and Today Stands Tall Like a Giant Tree – Hon. Governor Read More »

“Among the cooperative societies, the Palm and Coconut Resource Cooperative Societies have demonstrated outstanding performance while showing exceptional commitment to the welfare and well-being of their members,” – Hon. Governor.

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that steps have been initiated to address the difficulties faced by members of the Palm and Coconut Resource Development Cooperative Societies due to the actions of certain dishonest officials and officers in some government departments. He assured that an appropriate solution would be provided in

“Among the cooperative societies, the Palm and Coconut Resource Cooperative Societies have demonstrated outstanding performance while showing exceptional commitment to the welfare and well-being of their members,” – Hon. Governor. Read More »