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An event was held at the Governor’s Secretariat on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to honour the Northern Provincial artists who won awards in the prestigious ‘Shilpa Abhimani’ – Presidential Handicraft Award Competition. This competition, organized annually by the National Crafts Council under the Ministry of Industries, recognizes and celebrates the finest local handicraft talents across […]

The Hon. Governor of  Northern Province, N. Vethanayagan, delivered an inspiring message at the commencement ceremony for the year 2025, held on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat. In his address, he urged everyone to take responsibility for the various services provided to the public and to commit to their duties with dedication.

As we embrace the new year’s dawn, I extend my warmest greetings to everyone in the Northern Province. May this year be one of growth, prosperity, and success for all of them. The New Year is not just a time for celebration, but also for reflection and renewal of our goals. It is a time

I extend my warmest greetings to all those celebrating Christmas. As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with family and friends, let us remember the true spirit of Christmas. Let us keep in mind the thoughts of spreading love and kindness, sharing joy, helping others, and fostering harmony among all communities. As we celebrate

The annual New Year event organized by the DAN Television Group to decorate the Jaffna Clock Tower with lights was inaugurated by Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayagan, on Monday evening, December 23, 2024. The Governor officially launched the event by lighting the decorative lights. Jaffna District Secretary, M. Pradeepan, also participated in the

A large group of teachers from Jaffna district who are currently working in the out districts met with Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.Vethanayagan at the Governor’s Secretariat on Monday, December 23, 2024. The teachers expressed their concerns, highlighting that many of them had been working in the out districts for extended periods. They

Major General Yahampath, the newly appointed Commander of  Jaffna Security Forces  met with Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayagan, at the Governor’s Secretariat on Monday, December 23, 2024. During the meeting, they offered each other cordial greetings, and Hon. Governor recalled that Major General Yahampath had previously worked in Jaffna District during his

Hon.  Governor of Northern Province participated in the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, which was commemorated with a discussion event and exhibition at Jaffna University on Monday, 16th December 2024. This event was organized jointly by the Embassy of Switzerland, the International Red Cross Society and Jaffna University. Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N.

The Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayagan, has emphasized the need for local authorities to assist in transforming the Northern Province into a developed region. Speaking at an event held on December 11, 2024, at S.S. Hall in Point Pedro, which marked Local Government Month, Reading Month, and a cultural festival, the Hon. Governor

A team led by Vice-Chancellor Arulambalam Aumurarajah of Vavuniya University held a discussion with Hon. Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayagan, regarding the challenges currently faced by Vavuniya University. The meeting was held on Thursday, 5th December 2024, at the Governor’s Secretariat, focusing on addressing key issues to improve the university's development. The university representatives