NEWS AND EVENTS
Deadline Set for Jaffna City Cleanup, Removal of Unapproved Outlets, and Transport Development — Progress Review in January 2027
The Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, instructed the Jaffna Municipal Council to rectify deficiencies in the Jaffna New Market Complex within a set timeframe and, jointly with the Urban...
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GOVERNOR’S DEEPAVALI GREETINGS MESSAGE
Deepavali is not merely a festival of lighting lamps in homes and streets to spread light. It is a noble occasion that reminds us of establishing righteousness by removing unrighteousness...
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SPECIAL HOLIDAY FOR NORTHERN PROVINCE TAMIL SCHOOLS ON NOVEMBER 9 – COMPENSATORY SCHOOL DAY ON NOVEMBER 14
Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, has announced that a special holiday will be granted to all Tamil schools in the Northern Province on Monday, November 9, following...
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Excise Department Announces Closure of Liquor Shops in Northern Province for Deepavali – Certain Licenses Exempted
On the instructions of His Excellency the President, the Excise Department has granted approval to close all licensed liquor shops in the Northern Province tomorrow (08.11.2026), Sunday, in view of...
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30,000 Dogs to Be Sterilized in 2027; Vaccination Program Expanded – Decision Led by Governor
Sterilization will be performed on 30,000 dogs in the Northern Province next year, alongside expanding the vaccination program. This decision was taken at a discussion held today (06.11.2026) under the...
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Link the production with the market demand and expand Parmutisher production – Governor.
The Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, graced an event held today (06.11.2026) at the Maritimepattu Pradeshiya Sabha Hall in Mullaitivu as the Chief Guest to honor achieving farmers...
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SUCCESS OF TEACHING IS TO INSTILL LOVE AND HOPE IN STUDENTS’ MIND – GOVERNOR
Attending the sesquicentennial celebration of Jaffna St. Charles Maha Vidyalaya today (05.11.2026), the Governor of Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan stated that real victory of teaching is not limited to increasing...
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Measures to eleminate export disruptions
PRESS RELEASE NO. 26/11/06 With plans underway to export toddy from the Northern Province in 2027, the Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that necessary action will...
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DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICE REDUCES HUMANITY AND SPEED – GOVERNOR EXPRESSES CONCERN
Organized by the Management Development Training Unit of the Northern Province, a certificate awarding ceremony for 193 government officials who completed a training course was held today (04.11.2026) at the...
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