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The Vesak Festival held in Vavuniya has clearly proven that the news deliberately spread on social media claiming that Vesak celebrations had been banned in the Northern Province is an outright lie. “Those who spread lies try to divide with words; we unite through action — that is our answer,” said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan […]

Honourable Governor N. Vethanayahan stated that the Indian government continuously implemented various large development programmes for the better livelihood of Northern Province people; further, many plans are currently under examination. For that, he has conveyed his heartfelt thanks on behalf of the Northern Province people. The event of handing over the Water Purification Center located

The special Vesak celebrations organized by the Police and the Armed Forces in the Jaffna District were officially inaugurated today – on Saturday evening _ 30 May 2026, by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Governor commenced the event by ceremonially switching on the illuminated decorations of the Vesak Zone established

On the occasion of Vesak, which commemorates the three sacred events in the life of Lord Gautama Buddha—his Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana—I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Buddhist brothers and sisters living in the Northern Province. The Buddhist Dharma is a timeless teaching of peace that has endured through the ages. Founded upon the

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, Nagalingam Vethanayahan, stated that the true growth and development of a village depend largely on the effective functioning of the grassroots organizations operating within it. The Hon. Governor made these remarks while addressing the 15th anniversary celebration of the Ilavalai “Ezhuchiyagam” People Empowerment Centre, where he participated as

A special high-level discussion regarding the Trust Fund Governing Board to be established for managing the Jaffna Thiruvalluvar Cultural Hall for the next two years was held today – on Monday 25 May 2026, with the participation of N. Vethanayahan, Hon. Governor of the Northern Province. The discussion was chaired by the Hon. Minister of

“One should like or share information published on social media only after carefully verifying its authenticity and background. Blindly believing everything circulated on social media can have many harmful effects on society,” said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Under the theme “Responsible Digital Society for Social Unity,” a special appreciation event

Professor K. Devarajah is really a good-natured and humanitarian person. “His nature of treating everyone equally with a gentle smile, without any distinction between young or old, is what has placed him in a respected and elevated position in society,” stated the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The Platinum Jubilee, representing the

As another phase of the government’s “Clean Sri Lanka” programme, introduced in line with the vision of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Northern Province Honorable Governor N. Vethanayahan officially inaugurated the coastal clean-up programme for the Jaffna District today, Saturday (23rd of May 2026) morning, under the theme “Beautiful Coastline – Attractive Tourist

“Poverty should never become a barrier to education for any student in the Northern Province. No child should ever be placed in a situation where they are forced to abandon their education because of poverty. Ensuring this is the foremost responsibility of us as authorities,” stated the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan.