Commencement of Duties of the Palmyrah Development Board for the Year 2026

The official duties of the Palmyrah Development Board for the year 2026 commenced on 01st of January 2026, the first day of the New Year. The inaugural ceremony was held […]
Empowering our Palmyrah producers for the global stage! 🌍🌴

“Export Opportunities for Palmyrah Products” — a special capacity-building program designed to strengthen knowledge on global market trends, export standards, value addition, and international marketing strategies. 📅 Date: 21.11.2025📍 Venue: […]
Empowering our local artisans! 🌿✨

GIZ and the Palmyrah Development Board successfully conducted a Gap Analysis Programme for handicraft producers, led by resource person Mr. Kannan. 📍 Divisional Secretariat, Palai📅 11.11.2025
Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Palmyrah Handicraft Trainees in Batticaloa

A certificate awarding ceremony for trainees who successfully completed Palmyrah-based handicraft training programmes in the Batticaloa and Ampara districts was held at the Batticaloa Municipal Hall under the patronage of […]
Opening of the New Katpaham Sales Outlet in Pannai Road, Uppuveli – Trincomalee

Today (09.11.2025), the new Katpaham Sales Outlet was inaugurated with traditional ceremonies at the Pannai Road, Uppuveli, Trincomalee at 10.30 a.m. The 15th branch of the Palmyrah Development Board, the second Katpaham […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]