Saptha Theevaha Navratri Festival - 2019

Saptha Theevaha Navratri Festival was organized by the Velanai Divisional Secretariat with the participation of Velanai, Kayts, Karainagar and Neduntivu Divisional Secretariats under the guidance of the Northern Province Department of Cultural Affairs. The ceremony was held at Ambalavanar Gallery, Punguduthivu at 3.00 pm on 2019.10.02 and 2019.10.03. First day event was held under the patronage of Mrs. Sujeewa Sivadas (Assistant Director, Department of Cultural Affairs, Northern Province)  The second day event was chaired by I. llangovan (Secretary, Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Youth Affairs and the Northern Province).

Conduct a one day Training session on peace and Reconciliation

conduct a one day training session on peace and reconciliation was held at Divisional Secretariat velanai conference Hall on 09th september 2019 at 9.30 -4.00. funded by office for national unity and reconciliation with the objective of creating awareness on peace and reconciliation among the community.  in the above awareness programme youths, Trainees of Women Development Centre of Velanai Divisional Secretariat and Graduate trainees have Participated.

 Cultural Festival - 2019

The cultural festival of the Velanai Regional Cultural Council and the Divisional Secretariat was held with the financial support of the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Northern Province and the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Ministry.  The event was held at St. Philipnerior Church, Allaipiddy on 17.09.2010 at 3.00 p.m Under the Presence of Mr. Ambalavanar Sothinathan (Divisional Secretary and Head of Cultural Council, Velanai).

Mr. I. Ilangovan (Secretary, Ministry of Education, Cultural Affairs, Sports and Youth Affairs - Northern Province) was the Chief Guest at the event. Special Guest Mrs.Sujeewa Sivadas (Assistant Director, Department of Cultural Affairs - Northern Province) was also present as the Guest of Honor Rev. Fr.Manuvertpillai Devid (Parish, Allaippiddy, Mandaitivu) also Participated in this Programme.

The festival featured a variety of music, dance and folk events and certificates were given to the students who participated in the violin training program conducted by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Northern Province. Artists have been honored with the 2019 Artist Award and the 2019 Bachelor Award.

Let's Stand Together For our country - 2019

As per the Instructions of Excellency the President According to the Scheduled Programme of let's stand together for our country  was Organized by  Divisional Secretariat, Velanai on since 23th August 2019 till 30th August 2019. Thus the needs and problems of the people of our divisional secretariat have been identified and implemented through the program.