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The efforts taken with foresight to transform the Department of Rural Development, instead of continuing to label it as an outdated or ineffective institution, are commendable. These efforts should not remain at the level of mere studies but must be translated into action, emphasized the Northern Province Governor, Hon. N. Vethanayahan. A discussion themed “The […]

Seven major roads belonging to the Provincial Road Development Department – Northern Province, which were severely affected by the recent irregular weather disaster in the Northern Province, have been temporarily repaired and reopened for public use, according to the Provincial Director of the Road Development Department – Northern Province, Engineer Mrs. Abirami Vithyaparan. These rapid

In the Northern Province, the four districts other than Jaffna District have faced very severe destruction and extensive infrastructure damage due to the floods. Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan of Northern Province stated that he had come here to personally inspect these areas, accelerate reconstruction work plans through the provincial administration, and ensure that the people

The Consul General of India in Jaffna, Shri Sai Murali, met with the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat this morning – on Wednesday, 03 December 2025. Consul General Shri Sai Murali informed the Governor that the Government of India is prepared to provide assistance to the disaster-affected people

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan paid a direct visit to the disaster-affected Mannar District on Tuesday – 02 December 2025. He met and held discussions with victims of the area and personally inspected the damaged areas. Stating that the necessary financial allocations have been provided for the people to return to normal

At this critical moment, when people are enduring indescribable suffering due to the natural disaster, there is absolutely no meaning in the operation of co-operative societies that do not step forward to help them. Such societies might as well shut their shops and leave, warned Governor of Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan. In accordance with

It is encouraging that both local and overseas well-wishers are coming forward with keen interest to support the people of the Northern Province affected by the disaster. However, to ensure that this assistance properly reaches the intended beneficiaries and to prevent fraud, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has requested that donors

Following the disaster situation in the Northern Province, a special discussion on the emergency health measures to be implemented in the post-disaster context was held this morning – on Monday 01 December 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat, presided over by the Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan. During this period, as floodwaters recede

This discussion took place online this morning – on Monday, 01 December 2025, under the leadership of President Anurakumara Dissanayaka, with the participation of the Governors and Chief Secretaries of all nine provinces. During the meeting, the President provided guidance on the programmes to be carried out in each province during the post-crisis period, and

According to observations made at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (30 November 2025), out of the 54 irrigation schemes falling under the jurisdiction of the Provincial Department of Irrigation – Northern Province, 51 tanks are currently overflowing (spilling). However, the Department of Irrigation has stated that the volume of water spilling from these tanks has significantly