NEWS AND EVENTS
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province paid his last respects in person to the late Hon. Governor of the Southern Province.
Following the passing of the Hon. Southern Province Governor Bandula Harischandra last Sunday, his remains have been placed for public viewing at the official residence of the Provincial Governor in...
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Vietnam – Northern Province Cooperation Dialogue: Ambassador pledges support for Vietnamese investment in the North
The Ambassador of Vietnam to Sri Lanka, Ms. Trinh Thi Tam, stated that Vietnam fully understands the challenges faced by the Northern Province, which, like Vietnam, has experienced war, and...
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Special Online Classes Launched for Marginalized O/L Students in the Northern Province
The Northern Province has initiated a new project aimed at providing additional educational support to marginalized students preparing for the GCE Ordinary Level Examination. In this regard, a discussion was...
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Representatives of The Management Club – Sri Lanka met the Hon. Governor
Representatives of The Management Club – Sri Lanka, who are presently making arrangements to hold the Northern Province Investors’ Conference on the 21st and 22nd of January 2026, met with...
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Korean Ambassador–led Delegation Meets the Hon. Governor
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, requested the Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Lee Myeon, to extend assistance for establishing a “Waste-to-Energy” project aimed at...
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A discussion was held with the aim of establishing a unified general framework for the Chambers of Commerce and Industry in the Northern Province.
While various registered Chambers of Commerce and Industry are currently active in the Northern Province, a discussion to create a unified general framework for them was held on Friday –...
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Discussion Held on Establishing a Library Services Bureau in the Northern Province
A discussion on establishing a Library Services Bureau in the Northern Province was held today, Friday – 14 November 2025, at the Governor’s Secretariat under the chairmanship of the Hon...
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A discussion was held to review the progress of projects implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture – Northern Province
Compared to traditional farming methods, modern cultivation practices yield nearly double the produce. The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that greater attention should be paid next...
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With Jaffna selected as a top tourism destination, the public must also contribute to keeping the city clean – Hon. Governor
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that everyone must unite to transform the Northern Province not just on a map, but into a vibrant, prosperous, and...
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After years without new appointments, four engineers and thirty-nine technical officers have joined the workforce in the Northern Province.
HE the President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, together with the Finance Commission, has issued instructions for the direct disbursement of funds from central ministries to provincial councils starting next year. As...
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A discussion with the Tourism Bureau officials was held under the chairmanship of the Hon. Governor.
With Jaffna being selected as one of the world’s top 25 destinations for tourism in 2026, the Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, stated that our tourism-related services...
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Local Authorities in the Northern Province Must attract investors to their areas – Hon. Governor
Local Authorities must not only provide services but also increase their own revenue. To achieve this, they should develop appropriate plans and make full use of the Local Loans Development...
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Chennai Loyola College Postgraduate Students Meet the Hon. Governor
Postgraduate students from Loyola College, Chennai, have arrived in Sri Lanka on a 10-day educational tour as part of their academic program. On Wednesday – 12 November 2025, they visited...
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The Burning of the Jaffna Library in 1981 Was a Great Tragedy – Hon. Governor
The Hon. Governor of the Northern Province, N. Vethanayahan, participated in an event held to donate books to the Jaffna Public Library in commemoration of the 170th anniversary of the...
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Hon. Governor instructs action against principals collecting money from school students.
Many investigations conducted in the past under the Northern Province Ministry of Education have not yet been concluded. Allegations have been made that investigations against unwanted individuals are expedited, while...
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