{"id":1270,"date":"2025-08-14T05:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T05:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/?page_id=1270"},"modified":"2025-08-16T11:50:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T11:50:21","slug":"news","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/index.php\/news\/","title":{"rendered":"News"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1270\" class=\"elementor elementor-1270\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9447f91 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9447f91\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21d7962 elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"21d7962\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">News<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaf4ba3 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aaf4ba3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay informed with the latest announcements, event highlights, and industry insights. From exhibitor spotlights to international delegation arrivals, this is your go-to source for everything happening in and around Sri Lanka\u2019s gem and jewellery scene.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fa8db0 elementor-absolute elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0fa8db0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"805\" src=\"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-1018x1024.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-799\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-1018x1024.png 1018w, https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-298x300.png 298w, https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-768x773.png 768w, https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img-1527x1536.png 1527w, https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/img.png 1859w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa70c31 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aa70c31\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c88330 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c88330\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73578b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"73578b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Gem City 2025 Shines Bright on Opening Day<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d30e657 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d30e657\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Ratnapura, August 15, 2025 \u2013 Gem City 2025 opened today in Ratnapura with a glittering start, drawing large numbers of visitors from Sri Lanka and overseas. The prestigious opening ceremony was graced by Prime Minister Harini Amarasooriya, Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti, Deputy Minister of Industries Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Governor of Sabaragamuwa Province Champa Janaki Rajaratne, and Priyantha Weliwatta, of the Lanka Gem Dealers and Miners Association.<br \/>The event was also attended by H.N.K.T. Dulani, Director General of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), along with officers and all members whose efforts brought the exhibition to life. Organised by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, the show featured dazzling displays of rare gems and exquisite jewellery, captivating buyers, collectors, and enthusiasts.<br \/>Gem City 2025 continues on August 16th and 17th at the Grand Silver Ray Hotel, Ratnapura \u2013 a must-visit for anyone wishing to experience Sri Lanka\u2019s finest gem heritage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abdd821 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"abdd821\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06da36f elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"06da36f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aae4a83 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"aae4a83\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c2c78e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0c2c78e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d476434 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d476434\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exhibitor Briefing Meeting -  6th August<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78d3339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"78d3339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>An exhibitor briefing meeting for the upcoming Gem City Rathnapura exhibition was held at the Demuwawatha Gem Tower, Rathnapura. The meeting brought together participating exhibitors, where important details about the exhibition were shared, including event guidelines, stall arrangements, and promotional activities. The session aimed to ensure all exhibitors are well-prepared to showcase the finest gems and jewellery, highlighting Rathnapura\u2019s reputation as the City of Gems.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c99e07d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c99e07d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f70b6f0 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"f70b6f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-14-at-10.09.39-AM-768x495.jpeg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-08-14 at 10.09.39 AM\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"5 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-14-at-10.09.37-AM-768x489.jpeg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-08-14 at 10.09.37 AM\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"swiper-slide\" role=\"group\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" aria-label=\"6 of 6\"><figure class=\"swiper-slide-inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"swiper-slide-image\" src=\"https:\/\/gemcityratnapura.tiikm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-14-at-10.09.36-AM-768x490.jpeg\" alt=\"WhatsApp Image 2025-08-14 at 10.09.36 AM\" 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125 338 125 325 129 313 142 300 154 292 171 292 187 292 204 296 221 308 233L563 492 304 771C292 783 288 800 288 817 288 833 296 850 308 863 321 871 338 875 354 875 371 875 388 867 400 854L696 533Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"swiper-pagination\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-827ee6f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"827ee6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af27de9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"af27de9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3ee01f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3ee01f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Press conference<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a62e25b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a62e25b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A media briefing regarding the \u201cGem City\u201d Rathnapura International Gem and Jewellery Exhibition, organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and scheduled to be held in Rathnapura on August 15, 16, and 17, 2025, was held on 28 May 2025 under the patronage of Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, State Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8224d1e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8224d1e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd893d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd893d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bace99 elementor-arrows-position-inside elementor-pagination-position-outside elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-carousel\" data-id=\"4bace99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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