NEWS & EVENTS
Vaani Vizha Celebration at Palmyrah Development Board Head Office
In commemoration of Saraswathi Pooja and Ayudha Pooja, the Vaani Vizha celebration was held on 01st October 2025 at the Head Office of the Palmyrah
Launch Event of the “Olirum Sooriyan” Magazine
The launch event of a new magazine, “Olirum Sooriyan,” held at Palmyrah Development Board, Kaithady on September 24, 2025. The event was chaired by Mr.
Awarding Ceremony & Handicraft Exhibition Held in Jaffna
The Palmyrah Development Board (PDB) successfully organized an Awarding Ceremony and Handicraft Exhibition on 23rd August 2025 at Saraswathy Hall, Jaffna. The event was conducted
Deputy Minister Visits Palmyrah Fruit based Production Centre and Engages with Production staffs
On 22.09.2025, Following the event, the Deputy Minister visited the Palmyrah Fruit based Production Centre, where he interacted with Production Instructors and Production staffs in
Deputy Minister Visits Palmyrah Leaf Handicraft Production Centre and Engages with Artisans
On 22.09.2025, a special event organized by the Palmyrah Development Board took place. Following the event, the Deputy Minister visited the Palmyrah Leaf Handicraft Production
Palmyrah Seed Planting Program Extended with Equipment Support for Beneficiaries
As part of the Palmyrah seed planting program carried out through the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Facilities, equipment
Palmyrah Research Institution Visit and Student Engagement Discussion held
Today (22.09.2025), following a discussion event organized by the Palmyrah Development Board, a visit to the Palmyrah Research Center was conducted. During the visit, a
Discussion on Palmyrah Products, Exports, and Development process Held at Head Office in Jaffna
A discussion on palmyrah-based products, exports, and their ongoing development process was held today (22.09.2025) at the Palmyrah Development Board premises in Kaithady, Jaffna. The
Inspection of Production Activities at the TharavanKoddai Palmyrah Product Manufacturing Unit under the Mannar District Palmyrah Development Board
The event was attended by Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep, Deputy Minister of Industry Mahinda Jayasinghe, Coordination Secretary of the Deputy Ministry Vasanthamurthi, Palmyrah Development Board
Palmyrah Seed Planting Inaugural Ceremony in Ezhuthoor, Mannar District
The inaugural ceremony for planting palmyrah seeds was held today (21.09.2025) in the Ezhuthoor area of the Mannar District. The event was graced by Deputy
Certificate Awarding and Equipment Distribution Ceremony for Palmyrah Producers at District Secretariat in Mannar
A certificate awarding ceremony for those who successfully completed the Palmyrah-based handicraft training program, together with a ceremony to distribute equipment to selected Palmyrah producers,
Opening of “Katpaham” Sales Center for Palmyrah Products in Mannar Town
The “Katpaham” Sales Center for Palmyrah-based products in the Mannar District was declared open today (21.09.2025) on Mannar Main Street. The event was graced by
Training Program on Palmyrah Leaf Handicrafts at Ella Cultural Center
A training program on palmyrah leaf handicrafts for low-income families in the Ella Divisional Secretariat Division was conducted on 16th September 2025 at 10.00 a.m.
Palmyrah Products at Food Fiesta 2025 – Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
The Palmyrah participated in Food Fiesta 2025 at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka. The Board’s research staff actively took part in the event, presenting a
World Entrepreneurs’ Day and Trade Exhibition – 2025
The grand World Entrepreneurs’ Day and Trade Exhibition was held on the 25th and 26th of August 2025 (Monday and Tuesday) at the main campus
