Local Government

Discussion with Rural Development Societies held in Madhu Division

A discussion with the Rural Development Societies and Women Rural Development Societies functioning in Madhu DS division was held on 19th May 2022 at Divisional Secretariat, Madhu. The meeting was chaired by the Divisional Secretary of Madhu division Mr.B.Nijaharan Mr.L.Ilaangovan – Secretary to the Ministry of Local Government, Mr.Patrick Diranjan – Commissioner of Local Government, […]

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Second programme under “Beautify the Village and Promote Prosperity” commenced

As per the directive of His Excellency the President and with the guidance of Hon.Governor of Northern Province, a project has been initiated earlier this year by the Ministry of Local Government of Northern Province under the theme “Beautifying the Village and Promoting Prosperity”. Under this theme, a Pilot programme has been commenced from Kankesanthurai

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Discussion with the Housing Project beneficiaries – Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Mannar

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Local Government has selected 25 low-income and women -headed families under housing project in the Northern Province under the Provincial Specific Development Grant fund for the year 2022. In second phase, 04 beneficiaries in Vavuniya District, 02 beneficiaries in Mullaitivu District and 02 beneficiaries in Mannar District were briefed

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Discussion with the Housing Project beneficiaries – Jaffna and Kilinochchi

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Local Government has selected 25 low-income and women -headed families under housing project in the Northern Province under the Provincial Specific Development Grant fund for the year 2022. In first phase, today (11.03.2022) 15 beneficiaries in Jaffna and 02 beneficiaries in Kilinochchi District were briefed the introduction and the

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“Beautify the Village and Promote Prosperity” – A Pilot Project initiated.

As per the directions of His Excellency the President and the guidance of Hon.Governor of Northern Province, a project has been initiated by the Ministry of Local Government of Northern Province under the theme “Beautify the Village and Promote Prosperity”. Under this theme, a Pilot project has been commenced from Kankesanthurai Road (Kokuvil Junction) to

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Official launch of the community based destination marketing campaign in parallel with the World Tourism Day celebration of Northern Province.

UNWTO, the United Nations World Tourism Organization has declared 2020 under the gigantic theme of “Tourism and Rural Development” with the purpose of aligning the rural community under the flagship of tourism. Celebrating the unique role that tourism plays in providing opportunities outside of the big cities and preservation of cultural and natural heritage, Northern

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Opening ceremony of ACLG Office’s new quarters building in Mannar district

New Quarters building of the ACLG Office, Mannar was ceremonially declared open by Governor of Northern Province Mrs.P.S.M. Charles on 28th July 2020. Chief Secretary, Northern Province A. Pathinathan and Secretary Ministry of Finance, Planning and Local Government, Northern Province,  Mrs. S. Mohananathan, were Participated as guests in the opening ceremony. This quarters building was

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Distribution ceremony of COVID 19 protective & preventive equipment

The Capacity Development of Local Government Project (CDLG) funded by European Union is being implemented in the Northern Province by UNDP through the Department of Local Government, Northern Province. The ceremony to distribute the COVID-19 protective & preventive equipment and items to Local Authorities was held on 16th July 2020  on the emergency requirement . Governor

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