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The Department of Rural Development has still not fully achieved the purpose for which it was created – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

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efforts taken with foresight to transform the Department of Rural Development, instead of continuing to label it as an outdated or ineffective institution, are commendable.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 […]

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Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan, who visited the disaster-affected roads, instructs that the damaged roads be repaired immediately—even on a temporary basis—to help people quickly return to normal life.

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

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Except Jaffna, the other four districts have suffered extensive infrastructure damage; I am in the field to ensure that the people return to normal life ” – Governor’s statement after visiting Vavuniya and Kilinochchi

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

Except Jaffna, the other four districts have suffered extensive infrastructure damage; I am in the field to ensure that the people return to normal life ” – Governor’s statement after visiting Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Read More »

“India ready to provide assistance to disaster-affected people in three phases” – Conveyed to Hon. Governor of Northern Province N. Vethanayagan by Consul General of India, Shri Sai Murali

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

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Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan directly meets and interacts with the disaster victims of Mannar

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

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Co-operative societies that fail to step forward to help people in times of crisis have no reason to exist – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan expresses anger

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

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Coordinate relief efforts through District Secretariats: Northern Governor urges prevention of fraud

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

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A special discussion on urgent post-disaster health measures was held under the leadership of Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

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

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A special emergency discussion, chaired by President Anurakumara Dissanayaka, was held online with the Governors and Chief Secretaries of the nine provinces.

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

A special emergency discussion, chaired by President Anurakumara Dissanayaka, was held online with the Governors and Chief Secretaries of the nine provinces. Read More »

Current Status of Tanks under the Northern Province Department of Irrigation

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

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