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The skills already found among women and youth should not be limited to skills that are merely displayed, but should grow into income generating occupations, sustainable livelihoods, and entrepreneurial ventures that create employment opportunities for others in the future. The true success of training lies not in obtaining a certificate, but in the change brought […]

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan emphasized the need to continuously review the progress of programmes being implemented in the Northern Province, complete the projects within the stipulated time, make efficient use of additional funds provided by line ministries, and provide swift solutions to practical challenges, including shortages of technical personnel. A

Government procurement is not merely an administrative procedure, but a key mechanism that transforms public funds allocated for the people into roads, buildings, healthcare services, educational facilities, drinking water projects and other public services. Therefore, as every delay in procurement activities directly affects service delivery to the people and provincial development, Northern Province Hon. Governor

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan directed that arrangements be made to promptly resolve the practical challenges encountered in activities to desilt the ponds in Jaffna District and improve their water retention and water resource utilization and to carry out these activities with the cooperation of local authorities. A discussion on resolving

It was informed that, under the Integrated Urban Development and Climate Resilience Project, the Northern Province has an opportunity to secure additional funding based on the speed with which project proposals are prepared and submitted. Therefore, it was emphasized that all relevant departments should work together and extend their fullest cooperation to ensure that the

The Northern International Trade Fair – 2026, which serves as an important platform for showcasing the industrial ventures, manufactured products and entrepreneurial potential of the Northern Province, while also creating market opportunities and investment linkages, was visited in person by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, who engaged in discussions with the

The discussion emphasized the need to take appropriate measures to address the challenges arising from delays in investigations conducted in the education sector. A special discussion between the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and representatives of the Sri Lanka Teachers’ Service Union and the Principals’ Service Unoin was held at the Governor’s

I do not view the Northern International Trade Fair merely as a trade fair. It serves as a platform showcasing the entrepreneurial capacity of the Northern Province, a bridge connecting our products to the market, and a gateway inviting investors to the Northern Province, said Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. The Northern International Trade Fair –

The One-Stop Investment Portal introduced to enable investors to make their investments in the Northern Province easily and quickly must be operated in a manner that fully delivers its expected benefits. Northern Province Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan emphasized that the mechanism should be strengthened by identifying and resolving the challenges and delays encountered in its

Knowledge alone is not sufficient to create a great book; experience is equally essential to gain a deeper understanding of reality. Only when knowledge and experience come together can a book become truly meaningful, distinctive, and beneficial to society, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. The launch of two books, Early