Farmer organizations have applauded efforts to set prices for paddy and rice ahead of the harvest season and emphasized the need for such discussions to continue.

Hundreds of teachers from Jaffna, currently serving in other districts, met with the Northern Province Governor on Monday to express their concerns over prolonged service away from their home district.

The Northern Province Governor Vedanayagan emphasized the significant challenges faced in providing effective services and advancing development for the people of the region due to limited resources and manpower.

The rice mill owners in the Northern Province have assured that rice prices will decrease within the next month.

The Northern Province Governor, N. Vedanayagan, has instructed the Provincial Local Government Commissioner to eliminate the 10% market levy on agricultural products starting next January.

Representatives from the Chankanai District Hospital Development Society met with the Northern Province Governor on Friday to discuss critical improvements needed for the hospital.

A significant discussion addressing the challenges faced by fishermen in the Northern Province took place on Friday.

A discussion on the needs and potential developments of the Chavakachcheri Base Hospital was held last Tuesday between the Patient Welfare Association of the hospital and the Northern Province Governor, N. Vethanayahan.

The Northern Province Cultural Festival and the launch of the book Vadandhai took place at the Mannar Urban Council Hall, where Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan expressed concerns over the attitudes of some newly appointed administrative officers, accusing them of neglecting and dismissing public concerns.

A panel discussion and exhibition were held at the University of Jaffna last Monday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions.