A discussion aimed at creating a mechanism for the continuous desilting of ponds in the Jaffna District and initiating desilting on a trial basis was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat on Monday evening (08.09.2025). The Governor emphasized that desilting ponds is a […]
In accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Sri Lanka and India, a team from the Central Coastal Engineering Institute for Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries of India, arrived from Bangalore to assess the development of Point Pedro Port with financial assistance from the Government of India. The team met with
The Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized the need for the Kallundai settlement village to develop into a thriving community with all essential facilities, similar to other regions. He urged everyone to work together to achieve this goal. The Kallundai United Community Centre, constructed in the Kallundai settlement village with the support
The Kallundai United Community Centre was inaugurated by the Honorable Governor. Read More »
The launch of the luxury tourist boat named Amber which was built in Jaffna by local youths under the initiative of the Sea Leisure Yachting Group (SLYG), was held on Thursday evening, 4th of September 2025, in the Kurikkadduwan sea area. The Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, and the Deputy Consul General
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Rear Admiral Pudikha Liyanagamage, who has recently assumed duties as the Northern Naval Commander, paid a courtesy call on the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, this morning (Thursday, 4 September 2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat, and held discussions.
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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that an evaluation should be carried out at the beginning of next year to assess the outcomes of this year’s programs, as well as the changes in the standard of living of the people. The monthly review meeting to evaluate the financial and physical progress
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The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that local authorities must commence cleaning drainages and culverts under their jurisdiction before the onset of the monsoon season. He also urged the removal of illegal constructions that have encroached on these waterways, taking into account the flood risks experienced last year. The Governor further
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The opening ceremony of Annai Holdings, a modern seafood processing factory established in Navatkuli, was held on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. Hon. Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic Resources and Marine Affairs, R. Chandrasekar, together with Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, unveiled the nameboard and officially inaugurated the company. The Governor, along with other
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The first guidance committee meeting, chaired by the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, was held today, Wednesday (03.09.2025), at the Northern Province Governor’s Secretariat to expedite the works the proposed investment zone project in Mankulam. The meeting was attended by the Resident Representative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Sri
In conjunction with World Coconut Day celebrations, the inaugural ceremony of the Northern Coconut Triangle Zone, themed “Nation is Prosperity – The Wealth of the Katpakatharu (Palm),” was held on Tuesday morning (02.09.2025) at the Kanthaswamy Temple premises in Puthukudiyiruppu, under the leadership of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The event was also
