Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep Opens Katpaham Sales Outlet in Kataragama

“The Tree that Brings Prosperity to the Nation” – The Wealth of the Palmyrah Tree The 15th Katpaham Sales Outlet of the Palmyrah Development Board, operating under the Ministry of […]
Katpahatharu Virutcham – “The Tree That Brings Prosperity to the Nation” Special Discussion on Palmyrah Development Held at the Parliament Complex

A special discussion on the future plans of the Palmyrah Development Board, which functions under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Facilities, as well as the development and promotion […]
Madu Road Katpaham Sales Outlet Opened in Mannar

The Madu Road Katpaham Regional Sales Outlet, operated by the Palmyrah Development Board under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, was ceremonially declared open on 22 June 2026 at […]
Inauguration Ceremony of “Tamil Culture and Palmyrah Resources” Exhibition and Trade Fair

Organized by the Colombo Tamil Society and Palmyrah Development Board, which functions under the Ministry of Plantation and Community Infrastructure, the “Tamil Culture and Palmyrah Resources” exhibition and Trade fair, […]
Handicraft Training Completion Ceremony to Improve Women’s Livelihoods Held in Kallady, Veloor, Batticaloa

With the support of the Batticaloa Regional Office of the Palmyrah Development Board, a handicraft training completion and opening ceremony aimed at improving the livelihoods of women who received handicraft […]
RMC Meeting Highlights Research Progress at Palmyrah Research Institute

The Palmyrah Research Institute (PRI), under the Palmyrah Development Board (PDB), successfully conducted its Research Management Committee (RMC) meeting on March 4, 2026, at the PRI Board Room. Held from […]
PDB Proposes Palmyrah Sector Advisory Committee to Drive 2026–2028 Development Plan

Palmyrah Development Board has proposed the establishment of a Palmyrah Sector Advisory Committee (PSAC) to support the implementation of a three-year strategic plan for the development of palmyrah-based edible and […]
‘Taste and Craft Ella 2026’ Ella Pradeshiya Sabha Certificate Awarding Ceremony and Palmyra-Related Exhibition

The theme of ‘Taste and Craft Ella 2026’ Certificate Awarding Ceremony was successfully held on 27 February 2026 at the Auditorium of the Ella Pradeshiya Sabha from 9.30 a.m. to […]
Exploration of Nature Session Held at Palmyrah Research Institute as Part of ICEHR 2026

As part of the International Conference on Environmental Health and Resilience (ICEHR 2026), a special thematic session titled “Exploration of Nature” was successfully held on 10 February 2026 at […]
Deputy Minister Engages with Palmyrah Industry Stakeholders During Jaffna Visit

The Deputy Minister met with producers, exporters, and industry workers, listening to their views and firsthand experiences. He discussed possible measures to further strengthen and expand the sector and […]