Sinhala Tamil New Year celebration was held at Governor’s Secretariat, Jaffna under the chairmanship of Governor Reginald Cooray on 18^th April 2017.

Governor conveyed his New Year wishes to the gatherings. After lighting of traditional oil lamp, the religious leaders gave their blessing. Tea party followed.

School bags and exercise books were donated by Governor to more than 500 students who are below poverty line.

Chief Minister of Northern Province Justice CV Wigneswaran, Minister of Fisheries B.Deniswaran, Opposition Leader S.Thavarajah, Provincial Councilors, Chief Secretary of Northern Province A.Pathinathan, Secretary to the Governor L.Ilaangovan, Secretary of Provincial Ministries, Heads of Departments and staff of Governor’s Secretariat were present in this ceremony.