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The 4th session of the workshop series on the development of uniform provincial financial regulations among the nine provinces of Sri Lanka was inaugurated by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Management Development Training Unit in Kilinochchi on Friday (27.06.2025). Along with the Governor, the Chief Secretary of the Northern […]

A discussion to implement a coordinated program to control stray dogs was held at the Governor’s Secretariat yesterday, Thursday (26.06.2025) under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. Pointing out that the problems caused by stray dogs have increased in the Northern Province, especially in the Jaffna, Mannar and Mullaitivu

A 40-minute discussion took place this evening (Wednesday, 25 June 2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat between the delegation led by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayakan, and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mr. Volker Turk. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary of the Northern Province, Mrs. Thanuja

“The Tamils possess a distinct culture, with their own customs and traditions. It is our duty to preserve and protect them under all circumstances” – Hon. Governor The Tamil people possess a distinct culture, with their own customs and traditions. It is our duty to preserve and protect them in any situation. These types of

புத்தரின் பிறப்பு, ஞானோதயம் மற்றும் பரிநிர்வாணம் ஆகிய உயர் நிகழ்வுகளை ஒட்டியதாகக் கொண்டாடப்படும் வெசாக் பண்டிகையை முன்னிட்டு, வடக்கு மாகாணத்தின் வாழும் அனைத்து பௌத்த சகோதரர்கள் மற்றும் சகோதரிகளுக்கும் எனது வாழ்த்துகளைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். வெசாக் பண்டிகை, கருணை, சகிப்புத்தன்மை, அமைதி, மற்றும் இணக்கம் போன்ற பௌத்த தத்துவங்களை நினைவூட்டும் ஒன்றாகும். நாம் அனைவரும் சமூக ஒற்றுமை மற்றும் நல்லிணக்கம் நோக்கி முன்னேற இந்தத் தத்துவங்கள் எங்களுக்கு உந்துதலளிக்கட்டும். இந்நல்ல நாளில், புத்தரின் அறிவொளி உங்கள் ஒவ்வொருவரது

The sectoral review discussion of the Northern Provincial Local Government Ministry was held this morning (Tuesday, 18.02.2025) at the Governor’s Secretariat, where the Governor made the following remarks: “The budget for this year was presented to Parliament yesterday (Monday) by the Honorable President. Significant funds have been allocated to the Northern Province in various sectors,

On the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all Sri Lankans. Independence is not merely an event to remember the past but also a commitment to building a future rooted in unity, peace, and prosperity. The Northern Province has held a significant place in the nation’s history and

In a meeting on January 24, 2025, the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayakan, highlighted the importance of adhering to regulations concerning school students’ hair styling. The discussion, held at the Governor’s Secretariat, involved the Northern Province Beauty Salon Association, which raised concerns about non-compliance with established guidelines by certain beauty salons. The

The Jaffna International Trade Fair, celebrating its 15th year, officially opened on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Tilko Hotel. The event was inaugurated with speeches and followed by a tour of the exhibition halls, where the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayakan, highlighted the significance of the fair in attracting investment to the

The launch of ‘The Nail’, a magazine created by the Civil and Environmental Society of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Jaffna, was held on Thursday morning, 23rd January 2025, at the University of Jaffna. The event was graced by the Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayakan, as the Chief Guest. The Vice-Chancellor of Jaffna University, Prof. C. Sirisarkunaraja,