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The development was confirmed by officials in Batticaloa this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.","\u003Cp>The development was confirmed by officials in Batticaloa this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>The numbers are encouraging, but there is still a lot of work ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>Independent Analyst\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Batticaloa\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002F8e35b9eb-b1a2-433a-9f4c-95c6b157a2ac\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Education illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Education — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",30,null,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad20",[17],[20,21],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad33","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad25",[23,24],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad42","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad41","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59056",[],"2026-06-30T00:46:30.061Z",false,"public",{"views":31,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":33,"comments":34,"likes":35,"trendScore":36},2839,2097,17,0,102,62,[],{"data":39},{"articles":40,"ticker":41},[],[42,45,48],{"id":43,"text":44,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a0","Parliament passes amended budget bill after marathon debate",{"id":46,"text":47,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a1","Central Bank holds policy rate steady amid inflation concerns",{"id":49,"text":50,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a2","Sri Lanka clinches series win over Bangladesh in thrilling finish",{"data":52,"meta":53},[],{"total":34,"page":54,"limit":13,"hasMore":28},1,{"data":56},[57,78,99,118,140],{"id":58,"lang":7,"title":59,"subtitle":60,"slug":61,"excerpt":62,"html":63,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":64,"tagIds":65,"authorIds":67,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":69,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":70,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":71,"relatedArticleIds":77},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59159","National Reading Week Encourages Literacy Among Children","Schools and libraries islandwide are hosting storytelling and book-swap events.","national-reading-week-encourages-literacy-among-children","Schools and libraries islandwide are hosting storytelling and book-swap events. Figures shared with reporters show a 19% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 19% change compared to the same period last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>We are listening closely to feedback from the communities most affected.\u003C\u002Fp>Programme Coordinator\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Colombo\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fc13f0fed-f029-4f0c-b814-565d2ea8c90a\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Education illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Education — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[66,20],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad35",[68],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad43",[],"2026-08-15T00:46:30.107Z",{"views":72,"uniqueViews":73,"shares":74,"comments":54,"likes":75,"trendScore":76},1214,850,8,10,252,[],{"id":79,"lang":7,"title":80,"subtitle":81,"slug":82,"excerpt":83,"html":84,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":85,"tagIds":86,"authorIds":89,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":90,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":91,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":92,"relatedArticleIds":98},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59155","Scholarship Programme Expands for Estate Sector Students","The fund will cover tuition and transport costs for qualifying families.","scholarship-programme-expands-for-estate-sector-students","The fund will cover tuition and transport costs for qualifying families. Figures shared with reporters show a 21% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 21% change compared to the same period last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>This is a meaningful step, but sustained effort is what will make it count.\u003C\u002Fp>Ministry Official\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Matara\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fed1fa8ff-504a-4e1a-8f56-7db6c2aa98b4\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Education illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Education — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[87,20,88],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad32",[23],[],"2026-08-15T00:46:30.101Z",{"views":93,"uniqueViews":94,"shares":95,"comments":54,"likes":96,"trendScore":97},496,366,7,14,109,[],{"id":100,"lang":7,"title":101,"subtitle":102,"slug":103,"excerpt":104,"html":105,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":106,"tagIds":107,"authorIds":110,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":111,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":112,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":113,"relatedArticleIds":117},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5915c","Vocational Training Centres to Open in Five Districts","The centres will offer courses in construction trades and hospitality.","vocational-training-centres-to-open-in-five-districts","The centres will offer courses in construction trades and hospitality. The development was confirmed by officials in Negombo this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.","\u003Cp>The development was confirmed by officials in Negombo this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>We are listening closely to feedback from the communities most affected.\u003C\u002Fp>Programme Coordinator\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Negombo\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[108,109],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2f",[68],[],"2026-08-11T00:46:30.112Z",{"views":114,"uniqueViews":115,"shares":34,"comments":54,"likes":96,"trendScore":116},1726,1376,225,[],{"id":119,"lang":7,"title":120,"subtitle":121,"slug":122,"excerpt":123,"html":124,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":125,"tagIds":126,"authorIds":130,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":131,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":132,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":133,"relatedArticleIds":139},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59151","Teachers Union Calls Off Strike After Salary Agreement","Classes resume islandwide after a deal was reached late Tuesday night.","teachers-union-calls-off-strike-after-salary-agreement","Classes resume islandwide after a deal was reached late Tuesday night. Figures shared with reporters show a 3% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 3% change compared to the same period last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cp>This is a meaningful step, but sustained effort is what will make it count.\u003C\u002Fp>Ministry Official\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Jaffna\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[127,128,129],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad31","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2a","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad39",[23],[],"2026-06-30T00:46:30.088Z",{"views":134,"uniqueViews":135,"shares":136,"comments":54,"likes":137,"trendScore":138},4451,3764,9,60,100,[],{"id":141,"lang":7,"title":142,"subtitle":143,"slug":144,"excerpt":145,"html":146,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":147,"tagIds":148,"authorIds":151,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":152,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":153,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":154,"relatedArticleIds":160},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5914a","University Entrance Cut-Off Marks Released for Science Stream","This year’s marks rose slightly compared to the previous intake.","university-entrance-cut-off-marks-released-for-science-stream","This year’s marks rose slightly compared to the previous intake. 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