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PSPI emerge victorious in Agriculture Value Added Sector at the NCE Export Awards 2020

Pulses Splitting and Processing Industry Pvt Ltd (PSPI), a leading grains and pulses splitter and processor in Sri Lanka, emerged winner at the recent 28th Annual NCE Export Awards 2020, taking home the Bronze award under the ‘Extra-Large Category’ for Agriculture Value Added Sector.
Conducted by the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), the awards ceremony was held at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, recently under the theme ‘Resilient Exporters’, to recognize and celebrate some of the best exporters in the country who have successfully endured and managed their businesses during the global pandemic.
PSPI has grown to be one of the largest exporters and the only BOI-approved company in the pulses industry in Sri Lanka. It has ambitious plans to make its mark in the whole Asian region. The products are manufactured in its state-of-the-art factory, spanning over 163,000 square foot and equipped with nine production lines with a daily production capacity of over 400 MT.
Commenting on the achievement, Muddassir Mahmud, Director, Pulses Splitting and Processing Industry Private Limited, said: “We take great pride in being recognized as one of the biggest exporters in the pulses industry. This award is a tribute to all of our people for their tireless efforts and their well-commendable attitude to be resilient and optimistic”.
“We are ambitious to take PSPI to greater heights to be one of the most preferred grains and pulses splitter and processor in Asia”, he added.
The company’s Sapugaskanda-based factory is equipped with cutting-edge technology such as advanced CCD digital cameras, fully automatic color sorter machines, ‘Starlinger Technology’ packaging machinery amongst others in line with international standards.
PSPI also recently expanded to supply consumer packaging, adding three new FFS machines to supply customers with private-label packaging ranging between 500g to 5kg. Specializing in splitting and processing operations in whole red lentils, PSPI has its own brands of red split lentils. Its brands ‘Trophy’ as well as ‘Leaf’ continue to be one of the most preferred choices in the domestic market.
PSPI imports raw materials from Australia, Canada and Myanmar. Its factory has eleven in-built silos, and all its raw materials and finished products are stored and preserved under stringent hygienic conditions.
Since its inception in 2007, PSPI has earned a distinctive reputation for its world-class splitting and processing operations, with the widest range of grains and pulses variety in Sri Lanka. PSPI is no stranger to the awards, having being named a winner at the NCE Export Awards in 2013, 2015, 2016, and 2017.
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I will not tolerate any breach of law and order in the country during my tenure – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing Tri Forces, Police officers and other rankers at the Air Force Base Anuradhapura stated that during his presidency, no one will be allowed to breach the law and order of the country. He emphasized that he will prioritize doing what is right over doing what is popular, and that presenting popular ideas can lead to the destruction of the country.
He asserted that no one is entitled to engage in violent protests on the streets, but all political parties have the right to express their opinions or criticize him in a peaceful manner.
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Two students dead seven injured during big match vehicle parade in Badulla

Two students died and seven others were injured when the vehicle they were traveling toppled in Badulla today (01)
The students were participating in a vehicle parade held as part of the revelries for the 74th Battle of Uva between Uva Badulla Maha Vidyalaya and Dharmadutha Maha Vidyalaya which commenced at the Badulla Cricket Stadium on Friday (31)
The Regional Director of Education Badulla on hearing of the unfortunate incident had ordered the match to be called off.
The Badulla Police are conducting investigations.
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On the final day of the training programme fifty (50) Parliamentarians and Parliament research staff from around 20 countries across Asia Pacific visited the Parliament of Sri Lanka for an exchange session and dialogue on the importance of evidence-based policy making through evaluations.
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