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“Officials cannot remain in their offices and say that they will record details only if affected people provide them, and ignore them otherwise.” – Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

A person who has lost his belongings and livelihood in floods cannot be expected to wander from office to office in search of officials. Therefore, it is the duty of officials themselves to go in search of such people and collect the necessary details, Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan has instructed officials. […]

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Prime Minister worships at the historic Puliyampokkanai Nagathambiran Temple; listened with keen interest about the history of the temple

The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, who was on an official visit to the Kilinochchi District, visited the historically renowned Puliyampokkanai Nagathambiran Temple today – on Sunday 21 December 2025, and participated in special religious observances. After taking part in several development- and public welfare–related programmes held in Kilinochchi from early this morning, the

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“The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, paid an on-site visit to the Iranaimadu Tank.”

The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, paid an on-site visit this afternoon – on Sunday 21 December 2025, to the Iranaimadu Tank, which serves as the lifeline of agriculture in the Northern Province. After attending the President’s Fund scholarship award ceremony held in Kilinochchi this morning as the Chief Guest, the Prime Minister proceeded

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“The President’s Fund will hereafter be only for the poor People!” – Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya pledges in Kilinochchi

The Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, stated categorically that the government will utilize the President’s Fund entirely for the welfare of poor people. The Prime Minister made this statement while addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest at the final event for this year of the special programme implemented through the President’s Fund to

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Officials in responsible positions need guts. If you cannot make decisions or act, you can generously vacate your positions – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan sternly informed the officials.

The officials in responsible positions must boldly and promptly make decisions. They should not keep giving flimsy excuses. If you cannot make decisions or act, you can generously vacate the positions, said the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, sternly to the officials. A special meeting to review the project proposals for 2026

Officials in responsible positions need guts. If you cannot make decisions or act, you can generously vacate your positions – Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan sternly informed the officials. Read More »

“The primary goal of this government is to enhance the well-being of its citizens and strengthen the rural economy,” stated Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan.

The Governor of the Northern Province, Hon. N. Vethanayahan, emphasized that the government, led by His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has maintained funding for our projects despite the ongoing disaster situations in the country. This reflects the exemplary financial management of the current administration. An event to provide livelihood assistance to female-headed households

“The primary goal of this government is to enhance the well-being of its citizens and strengthen the rural economy,” stated Hon. Governor N. Vethanayahan. Read More »

“Promises Made to Underdeveloped Village People Must Be Mandatorily Included in 2026 Projects” – Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan Directs Officials.

Having personally visited and assessed the true conditions in the underdeveloped villages of the Northern Province, Governor of Northern Province Hon. N. Vethanayahan has emphasized that projects for 2026 must be formulated on a priority basis to fulfill the promises given to the people. A special meeting to review the 2026 project proposals of the

“Promises Made to Underdeveloped Village People Must Be Mandatorily Included in 2026 Projects” – Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayahan Directs Officials. Read More »

Former Vice-Chancellor Professor S. Mohanathas deposited a sum of one million rupees into the government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund, established for nation-building purposes.

In order to provide relief to the people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the former Vice-Chancellor, Professor S. Mohanathas, deposited funds into the government’s nation-building “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund and handed over the relevant deposit document today – on Friday 19 December 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat to the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N.

Former Vice-Chancellor Professor S. Mohanathas deposited a sum of one million rupees into the government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund, established for nation-building purposes. Read More »

It is unforgivable that some local authorities imposed conditions and cited administrative difficulties during a disaster situation – Governor N. Vethanayahan

Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that delaying essential work by citing reasons such as fuel shortages and lack of funds during a time when people are struggling for their lives is unacceptable under any circumstances. He further emphasized that unlawful actions can never be made legal merely by passing resolutions in

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“Development must reach even border villages; increasing production and exports is the goal” – Directive of Northern Governor Hon. N. Vethanayahan

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has instructed officials to formulate comprehensive plans aimed at improving the livelihoods of people in all areas, without leaving out border regions or isolated villages surrounded by forests. A special meeting to review the 2026 project proposals of the Northern Province Ministries of Agriculture, Agrarian Services,

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