Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Palmyrah-Based Handicraft Trainees Held in Trincomalee
Organized by the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Facilities and the Palmyrah Development Board, a certificate awarding ceremony for those who successfully completed the Palmyrah-based handicraft training program was held today (09.11.2025) at the Trincomalee Pradeshiya Sabha Hall, under the supervision of the Trincomalee branch of the Palmyrah Development Board. The event was held […]
Reviving the Ancient Art of Toddy Tapping
For centuries—perhaps even millennia—palm sap has been harvested across South and Southeast Asia. When freshly collected, this sweet, milky liquid is non-alcoholic, refreshing, and rich in nutrients. But nature acts quickly: within hours, if left unrefrigerated, the sap begins to ferment, transforming into toddy (palm wine) with an alcohol content of up to 4%. Further […]
Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Awarding of Certificates – Batticaloa
A special event titled “Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Awarding of Certificates” organized by the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure will be held on November 9, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Urban Council Hall, Batticaloa. The event will take place with the presence of Hon. […]
Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Opening of Katpaham Sales Outlet
A special event organized by the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure was held on November 9, 2025, in Trincomalee. The program, titled “Empowering the Palmyrah Industry and Opening of Katpaham Sales Outlet”, featured Hon. Sundaralingam Pradeep, M.P., Deputy Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, as the Chief Guest. Special […]
Seminar on Research and Extension Related to Palmyrah, Coconut, Kithul, and Minor Plantation Crops
A discussion seminar on research and extension related to Palmyrah, Coconut, Kithul, and Minor Plantation Crops was held today (04.11.2025) at the National Institute of Plantations Management, Colombo. The event was graced by Hon. Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep, and attended by Mr. Prabath Chandrakeerthi, Secretary to the Ministry, and other senior officials of the Ministry. The Chairman of the Palmyrah Development […]
Opening of the New Katpaham Sales Outlet in Boswell Place, Wellawatte – Colombo
Today (04.11.2025), the newly established Katpaham Sales Outlet with a modern dimension was ceremonially opened at the Boswell area, Wellawatte, Colombo, at 12.05 p.m. The opening ceremony was held under the chairmanship of Mr. R. Raveenthiran, Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board, and was ceremonially declared open by Hon. Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep. Representatives of […]
Presentation on Innovative Palmyrah Fruit-Based Wine and Spirits Production
Mr. Victor, CEO and Founder of TAATAS (PVT) LTD, conducted an insightful presentation on the “Preparation Method of Palmyrah Fruit Flesh-Based Wine and Spirits”, a patented innovation aimed at achieving the world’s lowest-cost spirit and wine production. The event was held today (30.10.2025) at the Palmyrah Research Institute, with the participation of the Chairman Mr. […]
Declaration of “Palmyrah Seed Planting Month of October” at Mamunai North Divisional Secretariat, Batticaloa
At the Mamunai North Divisional Secretariat in the Batticaloa District, the month of October was declared as the “Palmyrah Seed Planting Month.” Through the Palmyrah Development Board’s Palmyrah Seed Planting Project, a total of one million (1,000,000) palmyrah seeds have been planted so far in the coastal area of Paalameenmadu, which falls under the jurisdiction […]
Declaration of “Palmyrah Seed Planting Month” at Karaveddy Divisional Secretariat, Jaffna
The month of October has been declared as the “Palmyrah Seed Planting Month” at the Karaveddy Divisional Secretariat in the Jaffna District. Through funds allocated from the Palmyrah Development Board’s capital fund, 8,000 palmyrah seeds will be planted within the Karaveddy Divisional Secretariat area. As the first phase, a program to plant 4,000 palmyrah seeds […]
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 Development Board in Kaithady. The event was chaired by Mr. R. Raveenthiran, Chairman of the Palmyrah Development Board, with the participation of senior officials, staff, and employees from the Jaffna […]
