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It has been decided at a high level discussion chaired by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, to take appropriate action to examine the various complaints being raised regarding Aliyamaruthamadu tank in the Vavuniya Divisional Secretariat Division of Vavuniya District and to reach a systematic and permanent solution to them. As various […]

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan and Hon. Member of Parliament M. Jegatheeswaran personally visited and inspected today – on Tuesday 15 September 2026, the progress of the road and bridge construction works being carried out in Vavuniya District by the Provincial Department of Road Development – Northern Province. During the visit,

With people facing severe difficulties every rainy season, a new causeway built on the Kanthapuram–Rasendrankulam Road in the Vavuniya District was opened today – on Tuesday 15 September 2026, by Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan and Hon. Member of Parliament M. Jegatheeswaran, as a solution to this recurring problem. This area had

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan stated that he would personally inspect the various long-standing unresolved basic problems faced by the people of the Kallikkulam area in Vavuniya District and take steps to provide suitable solutions to them. Following a request made by Hon. Member of Parliament for Vanni District M. Jegatheeswaran,

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation made detailed inquiries from the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, regarding the current situation for investment in the Northern Province, opportunities available for pursuing investments, progress achieved, obstacles encountered and delays faced. A discussion between the IMF delegation, which has arrived in the country to conduct

Regarding the upgrading of certain Pradeshiya Sabhas in the Northern Province to Municipal Councils or the division of certain Pradeshiya Sabhas that cover two Divisional Secretariat divisions to form new local government bodies, Hon. Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abayarathna, stated that proposals for such changes could be submitted

The Government will continue to prioritize securing the necessary human and financial resources to effectively implement development activities in the Northern Province. In particular, measures will be taken to address the shortage of Development Officers in the Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Kilinochchi districts, including the temporary deployment of officers who have served in the Jaffna District

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that academic knowledge alone does not make a person complete. He emphasized that students must also cultivate good character, develop strong leadership qualities, and foster a sense of responsibility towards others and society as a whole. The inaugural ceremony of the Vaddu Central College Centenary

G.Ehanthan has been appointed as the Director of the Provincial Department of Sports – Northern Province by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The appointment letter was issued today – on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the Governor’s Secretariat. The Secretary to the Governor of the Northern Province, Sivapathasundaram Sathiyaseelan also participated

To rebuild the Northern Province’s cooperative sector as a strong economic force once again, officials and staff managing cooperative societies must adopt new thinking and a change of mind-set. Rather than confining themselves to office-level operations, they must go into the field, understand the real needs of the societies, and develop them by integrating production,