[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-shell":3,"taxonomy":3,"breaking":4,"article-lessons-for-sri-lanka-from-the-regions-green-transition":18,"comments-lessons-for-sri-lanka-from-the-regions-green-transition":50,"related-lessons-for-sri-lanka-from-the-regions-green-transition":59},true,{"data":5},{"articles":6,"ticker":7},[],[8,12,15],{"id":9,"text":10,"link":11},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a0","Parliament passes amended budget bill after marathon debate",null,{"id":13,"text":14,"link":11},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a1","Central Bank holds policy rate steady amid inflation concerns",{"id":16,"text":17,"link":11},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a2","Sri Lanka clinches series win over Bangladesh in thrilling finish",{"data":19},{"id":20,"lang":21,"title":22,"subtitle":23,"slug":24,"excerpt":25,"html":26,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":31,"tagIds":32,"authorIds":35,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":38,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":39,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":42,"relatedArticleIds":49},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59190","en","Lessons for Sri Lanka From the Region’s Green Transition","Neighbouring economies offer a mixed but instructive model to learn from.","lessons-for-sri-lanka-from-the-regions-green-transition","Neighbouring economies offer a mixed but instructive model to learn from. Figures shared with reporters show a 22% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 22% 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\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 Matara\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fed1fa8ff-504a-4e1a-8f56-7db6c2aa98b4\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Opinion illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Opinion — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",30,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad22",[30],[33,34],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad39","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad23",[36],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad43","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a5905e",[],"2026-08-22T00:46:30.190Z",false,"public",{"views":43,"uniqueViews":44,"shares":45,"comments":46,"likes":47,"trendScore":48},271,168,2,1,3,269,[],{"data":51,"meta":58},[52],{"id":53,"articleId":20,"parentId":11,"authorName":54,"body":55,"likes":56,"createdAt":57},"6a88f1661984b727d3b0b3e4","Mohamed Herath","இது மிகவும் முக்கியமான செய்தி, விவரங்களுக்கு நன்றி.",20,"2026-08-03T00:46:30.672Z",{"total":46,"page":46,"limit":27,"hasMore":40},{"data":60},[61,82,104,124,144,165],{"id":62,"lang":21,"title":63,"subtitle":64,"slug":65,"excerpt":66,"html":67,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":68,"tagIds":69,"authorIds":72,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":73,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":74,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":75,"relatedArticleIds":81},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59185","Rethinking Sri Lanka’s Approach to Renewable Energy","Ambitious targets mean little without grid investment to match them.","rethinking-sri-lankas-approach-to-renewable-energy","Ambitious targets mean little without grid investment to match them. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 4165 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 4165 people across the country in its first phase.\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>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Ratnapura\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>",[30],[34,70,71],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad24","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad29",[36],[],"2026-08-18T00:46:30.175Z",{"views":76,"uniqueViews":77,"shares":45,"comments":78,"likes":79,"trendScore":80},1150,833,0,45,412,[],{"id":83,"lang":21,"title":84,"subtitle":85,"slug":86,"excerpt":87,"html":88,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":89,"tagIds":90,"authorIds":95,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":96,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":97,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":98,"relatedArticleIds":103},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5917b","Why Sri Lanka’s Tourism Recovery Needs More Than Numbers","Arrival statistics look strong, but the columnist argues quality of jobs matters more.","why-sri-lankas-tourism-recovery-needs-more-than-numbers","Arrival statistics look strong, but the columnist argues quality of jobs matters more. 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>The news comes as public interest in the Opinion sector continues to grow across the island.\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>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Nuwara Eliya\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[91,92,93,94],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad32","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad38","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad35","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad28",[36],[],"2026-08-10T00:46:30.160Z",{"views":99,"uniqueViews":100,"shares":101,"comments":46,"likes":46,"trendScore":102},3055,2301,17,332,[],{"id":105,"lang":21,"title":106,"subtitle":107,"slug":108,"excerpt":109,"html":110,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":111,"tagIds":112,"authorIds":114,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":115,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":116,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":117,"relatedArticleIds":123},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59189","Cricket, Identity, and the Weight of National Expectation","A columnist reflects on what the national team means beyond the scoreboard.","cricket-identity-and-the-weight-of-national-expectation","A columnist reflects on what the national team means beyond the scoreboard. Figures shared with reporters show a 11% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 11% change compared to the same period last year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news comes as public interest in the Opinion sector continues to grow across the island.\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>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>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fee344cfc-f9e8-4be0-9980-5cf9a0c02bfd\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Opinion illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Opinion — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[91,33,113],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad37",[36],[],"2026-08-08T00:46:30.180Z",{"views":118,"uniqueViews":119,"shares":120,"comments":78,"likes":121,"trendScore":122},1344,1128,14,26,137,[],{"id":125,"lang":21,"title":126,"subtitle":127,"slug":128,"excerpt":129,"html":130,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":131,"tagIds":132,"authorIds":134,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":135,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":136,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":137,"relatedArticleIds":143},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59182","What the New Budget Really Means for Working Families","Beyond the headline figures, the columnist unpacks who actually benefits.","what-the-new-budget-really-means-for-working-families","Beyond the headline figures, the columnist unpacks who actually benefits. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 4604 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 4604 people across the country in its first phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news comes as public interest in the Opinion sector continues to grow across the island.\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 Trincomalee\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\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[133,113,33],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad25",[36],[],"2026-07-28T00:46:30.172Z",{"views":138,"uniqueViews":139,"shares":140,"comments":78,"likes":141,"trendScore":142},2433,1861,10,22,126,[],{"id":145,"lang":21,"title":146,"subtitle":147,"slug":148,"excerpt":149,"html":150,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":151,"tagIds":152,"authorIds":156,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":157,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":158,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":159,"relatedArticleIds":164},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5917f","The Case for Reforming Local Government Finance","Councils cannot deliver services when their revenue base remains this narrow.","the-case-for-reforming-local-government-finance","Councils cannot deliver services when their revenue base remains this narrow. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 5559 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 5559 people across the country in its first phase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Officials say similar initiatives elsewhere have produced encouraging early results.\u003C\u002Fp>\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>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002F08f65ade-fff6-418e-ad96-9613c85ebe1e\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Opinion illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Opinion — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[113,153,154,155],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad30","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad31",[36],[],"2026-07-25T00:46:30.168Z",{"views":160,"uniqueViews":161,"shares":162,"comments":46,"likes":46,"trendScore":163},2644,1953,6,121,[],{"id":166,"lang":21,"title":167,"subtitle":168,"slug":169,"excerpt":170,"html":171,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":172,"tagIds":173,"authorIds":176,"coverMediaId":37,"galleryMediaIds":178,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":179,"isBreaking":40,"isFeatured":40,"isPinned":40,"allowComments":3,"visibility":41,"location":11,"stats":180,"relatedArticleIds":185},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5918c","Digital Literacy Should Be a National Priority, Not an Afterthought","Connectivity alone will not close the gap without basic skills training.","digital-literacy-should-be-a-national-priority-not-an-afterthought","Connectivity alone will not close the gap without basic skills training. The development was confirmed by officials in Trincomalee this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.","\u003Cp>The development was confirmed by officials in Trincomalee this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news comes as public interest in the Opinion sector continues to grow across the island.\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>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Trincomalee\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>",[30],[174,153,91,175],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3b",[36,177],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad40",[],"2026-07-20T00:46:30.185Z",{"views":181,"uniqueViews":182,"shares":162,"comments":78,"likes":183,"trendScore":184},2197,1725,60,70,[]]