NEWS AND EVENTS

Just as we promptly fulfill our own needs, we must respond just as swiftly to the needs of the public.

Just as we promptly fulfill our own needs, we must respond just as swiftly to the needs of the public.

The Hon. Chairpersons and Secretaries of the Local Government Councils must work in unity, setting aside notions of status or hierarchy. Regardless of who holds a higher position, our shared...
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Holiday for Jaffna District Schools Tomorrow (21.08.2025) due to Nallur Chariot Festival

Holiday for Jaffna District Schools Tomorrow (21.08.2025) due to Nallur Chariot Festival

The Honourable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayagan, has announced that all schools in Jaffna District will be granted a holiday tomorrow, Thursday (21.08.2025), in view of the...
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Service is when we anticipate someone’s needs. If we have the will and the desire to serve, we can do anything for the benefit of others.

Service is when we anticipate someone’s needs. If we have the will and the desire to serve, we can do anything for the benefit of others.

Although local authorities urge the public to segregate waste, many still fail to do so, instead disposing of all types of waste together. People often overlook the fact that it...
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“Building a law-abiding, dignified and moral society must begin with the individual – Hon. Governor”

“Building a law-abiding, dignified and moral society must begin with the individual – Hon. Governor”

“Bringing about change is never easy. However, if everyone works together with dedication and effort, that change can be achieved,” said Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan. As...
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As part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, Nine bus stands in the Northern Province have been selected for cleaning and renovation.

As part of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project, Nine bus stands in the Northern Province have been selected for cleaning and renovation.

The inaugural meeting of the Provincial Level Committee—established under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project to clean and renovate 50 bus stands nationwide—was held today, Monday (18.08.2025), at the Governor’s Secretariat...
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A delegation led by the Chairman of the Kayts Pradeshiya Sabha met the Hon. Governor

A delegation led by the Chairman of the Kayts Pradeshiya Sabha met the Hon. Governor

A delegation led by the Chairman of the Kayts Pradeshiya Sabha, A. Annarasa, met the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, at the Governor’s Secretariat on Monday, 18th...
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Where leadership fails, the institution is heading towards collapse. – Hon. Governor

Where leadership fails, the institution is heading towards collapse. – Hon. Governor

Many of our government officials are afraid of everything, unable to take bold decisions or are unmotivated. They should listen to the experiences of these women achievers and learn about...
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Pandaravanniyan Memorial Chess Tournament Inaugurated by Honorable Governor

Pandaravanniyan Memorial Chess Tournament Inaugurated by Honorable Governor

The first-ever Mullaitivu District Chess Tournament in memory of National Hero Pandaravanniyan was officially inaugurated by the Honorable Governor of the Northern Province, Mr. N. Vethanayahan, on Saturday morning (16.08.2025)...
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The Honorable Governor inaugurated the exhibition held under the theme “Water is Our Lifeblood.”

The Honorable Governor inaugurated the exhibition held under the theme “Water is Our Lifeblood.”

The exhibition, organized under the theme “Groundwater is Our Lifeblood” in conjunction with the grand festival of the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, was inaugurated by the Honorable Governor of the Northern...
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Hon. Governor Graces Pachchilaipalli Divisional Secretariat Cultural Festival as Chief Guest

Hon. Governor Graces Pachchilaipalli Divisional Secretariat Cultural Festival as Chief Guest

Social anomalies were systematically encouraged in our areas in the past. However, I believe there is no possibility of such incidents occurring in the future. This was stated by the...
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Reading Never Diminishes Us; It Only Expands Our Knowledge – Hon. Governor

Reading Never Diminishes Us; It Only Expands Our Knowledge – Hon. Governor

We can truly understand the importance of books from the tragic burning of the Jaffna Library. If we reflect on why the library, with its thousands of books, was deliberately...
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“Meaningful change begins with each individual. This principle forms the foundation of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project.” — Hon. Governor

“Meaningful change begins with each individual. This principle forms the foundation of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project.” — Hon. Governor

“We must strive to become a law-abiding society, and true change must begin with each individual. This is the core principle behind the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ project,” stated the Honorable...
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‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Awareness Workshop Held at the Auditorium of Northern Provincial Council Secretariat Under Theme ‘To Heartly Jaffna’

‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Awareness Workshop Held at the Auditorium of Northern Provincial Council Secretariat Under Theme ‘To Heartly Jaffna’

To promote the theme of ‘Clean Sri Lanka’, the project is being implemented in Jaffna during the Nallur Kandasamy Temple Annual Festival under the theme ‘To heartly Jaffna’. As part...
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Land deeds issued to occupants of Land Reform Commission (LRC) lands.

Land deeds issued to occupants of Land Reform Commission (LRC) lands.

People who had been living on Land Reform Commission lands for 53 years without land documents have finally received relief during the tenure of this government. For the first time...
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Hon. Governor Emphasizes the Need to Operationalize the Jaffna Economic Center

Hon. Governor Emphasizes the Need to Operationalize the Jaffna Economic Center

The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, emphasized the need to operationalize the Jaffna Economic Center in Madduvil. He also expressed his appreciation to the Hon. Minister of...
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