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📝 Open University of Sri Lanka "Open Day" 2026
Essay and Poetry Writing Competition

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Open University of Sri Lanka (OUSL) has organized an exciting Essay and Poetry Writing Competition as part of its Open Day 2026 celebrations.

Both School Students and University Students are invited to showcase their creativity and writing skills by participating in this special event.

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🖋️ National Manuscript Competition 2026

The Department of Cultural Affairs, Sri Lanka has invited applications for the National Manuscript Competition – 2026. This competition is conducted in Sinhala, Tamil and English media with the objective of encouraging talented and aspiring writers to contribute to the field of literature and creative writing. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

🖋️ National Manuscript Competition 2026

Department of Cultural Affairs

🇱🇰 Sinhala Advertisement

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📅 Closing Date : 30 June 2026

The Department of Textile Industry has called applications for the National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition – 2026. Individuals, institutions, private sector, cooperative sector and state sector creators engaged in handloom textile productions can submit their creations under 23 competition categories. Applications should be submitted before 30.06.2026.

National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition 2026

Department of Textile Industry – Sri Lanka

Competition Details

National Handloom Textile Industry Productions Competition – 2026

ජාතික අත්කම් රෙදිපිළි කර්මාන්ත නිෂ්පාදන තරඟාවලිය – 2026

தேசிய கைநெசவு நெசவுத் தொழில் உற்பத்திப் போட்டி – 2026

Important Dates

📌 Application Closing Date

30.06.2026

📌 Acceptance of Creations Closing Date

01.09.2026

📌 National Evaluation Date

23.10.2026

Competition Sections

1. Wedding Sarees
2. Pethampili Sarees
3. Motiffed / Jamdaani / Dumbara / Weft Jala Sarees
4. Colour Combined Sarees
5. Pallu or Warp Border Sarees
6. Sarees using specialised weaving techniques
7. Varied Sarees with artistic printing and fancy thread creations
8. Batik Sarees
9. Natural Dyed Sarees
10. Batik Creations (Other than Sarees)
11. Natural dyed items (Other than Sarees)
12. Gents Readymade Wear
13. Ladies Readymade Wear
14. Table Cloths and Serviettes
15. Table Mat Sets
16. Curtaining for Home Use
17. Bed Sheets and Pillow Cases
18. Handloom Clothes using new researches
19. Finished Goods targeting overseas markets
20. Wall Decorations
21. Rugs
22. Bedspreads and Cushion Covers
23. Wool Towels, Honeycomb Towels and Hucha Back Towel Sets

Who Can Apply?

Creators and craftspersons engaged in the Handloom Textile Industry under the State Sector, Private Sector and Cooperative Sector are eligible to apply for this competition.

Submission Instructions

• Applications should be submitted by registered post.
• The envelope should be marked as:
  
  "National Handloom Textile Productions Competition - 2026"
• Applications must reach before 30.06.2026.
• Creations received after the deadline will be rejected.
• 05 successful creations from each Provincial competition section will be selected for the National Competition.

Postal Address

Director,
Department of Textile Industry,
Secretariat Building,
Maligawatta,
Colombo 10.

☎ 0112322895

📧 dtidev2000@gmail.com

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