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Press Releases 2 Sep 2026 The Authority launches its trilingual website The Authority’s new website is published in English, Sinhala and Tamil, with online applications, a searchable staff directory and tracked public feedback. Read
Announcements & Notices Fertilizer issue notices published for every district Issue notices for the current season have been published for each district, naming the issuing point, the entitlement rate and the collection window. Read Announcements & Notices Replanting subsidy applications are open at every Regional Office Applications for the replanting subsidy are being accepted at all regional offices. Speak to your Tea Inspector before uprooting any block. Read Programmes & Projects Hantana National Training Centre releases its new programme calendar Residential and non-residential programmes for smallholders, society office bearers and field staff are now open for online application. Read Announcements & Notices Public consultation opens on leaf quality and price The Authority is inviting comment from smallholders, society office bearers and buyers on how leaf quality is assessed at collection. Read Programmes & Projects Society formation and strengthening programme under way The Authority is working with regional offices to form new Tea Smallholder Development Societies and to strengthen the standing of existing ones. Read