NEWS & EVENTS
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
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📅
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
Certificate Awarding Ceremony for Palmyrah-Based Handicraft Trainees Held in Trincomalee
Today (09.11.2025), the new Katpaham Sales Outlet was inaugurated with traditional ceremonies at the Pannai Road, Uppuveli, Trincomalee at 11.00 a.m. The 15th branch of the Palmyrah
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
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
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.
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.
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
✨ Farewell Function of the General Manager (Acting) ✨
A farewell ceremony was held to honor Mrs. Umakanthan Sivakamy (SLAS), General Manager (Acting), in recognition of their dedicated service and invaluable contribution to our
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
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
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
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.
