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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 Anuradhapura\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\u002Fee344cfc-f9e8-4be0-9980-5cf9a0c02bfd\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"World illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>World — 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","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad1e",[17],[20,21],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2b","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e",[23],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad41","6a88f164ae8b28c3f2a59047",[],"2026-08-20T00:46:30.006Z",false,"public",{"views":30,"uniqueViews":31,"shares":32,"comments":33,"likes":34,"trendScore":35},234,183,3,0,6,133,[],{"data":38},{"articles":39,"ticker":40},[],[41,44,47],{"id":42,"text":43,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a0","Parliament passes amended budget bill after marathon debate",{"id":45,"text":46,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a1","Central Bank holds policy rate steady amid inflation concerns",{"id":48,"text":49,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a2","Sri Lanka clinches series win over Bangladesh in thrilling finish",{"data":51,"meta":52},[],{"total":33,"page":53,"limit":13,"hasMore":27},1,{"data":55},[56,77,95,113,134],{"id":57,"lang":7,"title":58,"subtitle":59,"slug":60,"excerpt":61,"html":62,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":63,"tagIds":64,"authorIds":69,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":70,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":71,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":72,"relatedArticleIds":76},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59117","UN Delegation Visits Colombo for Climate Resilience Talks","The visit is part of a broader review of coastal adaptation funding.","un-delegation-visits-colombo-for-climate-resilience-talks","The visit is part of a broader review of coastal adaptation funding. Figures shared with reporters show a 18% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 18% change compared to the same period last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news comes as public interest in the World sector continues to grow across the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Trincomalee\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[65,66,67,68],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad38","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad23","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3a","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad37",[23],[],"2026-08-22T00:46:29.988Z",{"views":73,"uniqueViews":74,"shares":53,"comments":33,"likes":75,"trendScore":73},102,63,4,[],{"id":78,"lang":7,"title":79,"subtitle":80,"slug":81,"excerpt":82,"html":83,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":84,"tagIds":85,"authorIds":86,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":88,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":89,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":90,"relatedArticleIds":94},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a5911f","Diaspora Community Marks Cultural Festival Overseas","Thousands gathered abroad for a celebration of Sri Lankan music, food, and craft.","diaspora-community-marks-cultural-festival-overseas","Thousands gathered abroad for a celebration of Sri Lankan music, food, and craft. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 2523 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 2523 people across the country in its first phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news comes as public interest in the World sector continues to grow across the island.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\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>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Galle\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Ff3a537ac-efc5-414d-837e-2787d6612f5e\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"World illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>World — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[67,21],[23,87],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3e",[],"2026-08-21T00:46:29.996Z",{"views":91,"uniqueViews":92,"shares":93,"comments":33,"likes":53,"trendScore":91},236,157,2,[],{"id":96,"lang":7,"title":97,"subtitle":98,"slug":99,"excerpt":100,"html":101,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":102,"tagIds":103,"authorIds":104,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":105,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":106,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":107,"relatedArticleIds":112},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5912a","World Bank Approves New Infrastructure Loan for Sri Lanka","The financing will support road and water projects in several districts.","world-bank-approves-new-infrastructure-loan-for-sri-lanka","The financing will support road and water projects in several districts. Figures shared with reporters show a 10% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 10% 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>The numbers are encouraging, but there is still a lot of work ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>Independent Analyst\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\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\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fd52e9f8e-4c8d-402f-9acd-9633a054d641\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"World illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>World — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[20,66],[23],[],"2026-08-20T00:46:30.011Z",{"views":108,"uniqueViews":109,"shares":32,"comments":53,"likes":110,"trendScore":111},250,198,11,156,[],{"id":114,"lang":7,"title":115,"subtitle":116,"slug":117,"excerpt":118,"html":119,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":120,"tagIds":121,"authorIds":123,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":125,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":126,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":127,"relatedArticleIds":133},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59122","International Airlines Add New Direct Routes to Colombo","The additions are expected to boost seat capacity ahead of peak season.","international-airlines-add-new-direct-routes-to-colombo","The additions are expected to boost seat capacity ahead of peak season. 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>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\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 Jaffna\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[20,65,67,122],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad39",[23,124],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3c",[],"2026-08-03T00:46:29.999Z",{"views":128,"uniqueViews":129,"shares":130,"comments":33,"likes":131,"trendScore":132},2852,2149,19,5,196,[],{"id":135,"lang":7,"title":136,"subtitle":137,"slug":138,"excerpt":139,"html":140,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":141,"tagIds":142,"authorIds":143,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":145,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":146,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":147,"relatedArticleIds":152},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59114","Sri Lanka Attends Regional Summit on Indian Ocean Security","Delegates discussed maritime cooperation and shared surveillance arrangements.","sri-lanka-attends-regional-summit-on-indian-ocean-security","Delegates discussed maritime cooperation and shared surveillance arrangements. 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