[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-shell":3,"taxonomy":3,"breaking":4,"article-monsoon-rains-trigger-landslide-warnings-in-central-hills":18,"comments-monsoon-rains-trigger-landslide-warnings-in-central-hills":51,"related-monsoon-rains-trigger-landslide-warnings-in-central-hills":54},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":36,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":39,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":40,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":43,"relatedArticleIds":50},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59164","en","Monsoon Rains Trigger Landslide Warnings in Central Hills","Authorities advised residents in vulnerable zones to remain on alert.","monsoon-rains-trigger-landslide-warnings-in-central-hills","Authorities advised residents in vulnerable zones to remain on alert. The development was confirmed by officials in Colombo this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.","\u003Cp>The development was confirmed by officials in Colombo 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>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 Colombo\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Ff3a537ac-efc5-414d-837e-2787d6612f5e\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Environment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Environment — 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","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad21",[30],[33,34,35],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2d","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2f","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e",[37],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad42","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a5905b",[],"2026-07-25T00:46:30.126Z",false,"public",{"views":44,"uniqueViews":45,"shares":46,"comments":47,"likes":48,"trendScore":49},2690,2147,1,0,123,133,[],{"data":52,"meta":53},[],{"total":47,"page":46,"limit":27,"hasMore":41},{"data":55},[56,74,93,112,132],{"id":57,"lang":21,"title":58,"subtitle":59,"slug":60,"excerpt":61,"html":62,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":63,"tagIds":64,"authorIds":65,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":66,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":67,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":68,"relatedArticleIds":73},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59178","Plastic Ban Enforcement Tightened in Coastal Towns","Local councils began issuing fines to vendors using banned single-use items.","plastic-ban-enforcement-tightened-in-coastal-towns","Local councils began issuing fines to vendors using banned single-use items. 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>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>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Batticaloa\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\u002F08f65ade-fff6-418e-ad96-9613c85ebe1e\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Environment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Environment — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[33,34],[37],[],"2026-08-11T00:46:30.154Z",{"views":69,"uniqueViews":70,"shares":27,"comments":46,"likes":71,"trendScore":72},2635,1873,47,164,[],{"id":75,"lang":21,"title":76,"subtitle":77,"slug":78,"excerpt":79,"html":80,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":81,"tagIds":82,"authorIds":84,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":85,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":86,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":87,"relatedArticleIds":92},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5916c","Colombo Announces New Urban Wetland Conservation Zone","The designation aims to protect flood buffers within the city limits.","colombo-announces-new-urban-wetland-conservation-zone","The designation aims to protect flood buffers within the city limits. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 5492 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 5492 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>This is a meaningful step, but sustained effort is what will make it count.\u003C\u002Fp>Ministry Official\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Galle\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Ff3a537ac-efc5-414d-837e-2787d6612f5e\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Environment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Environment — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[83,34,35],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36",[37],[],"2026-07-31T00:46:30.137Z",{"views":88,"uniqueViews":89,"shares":46,"comments":47,"likes":90,"trendScore":91},293,235,8,17,[],{"id":94,"lang":21,"title":95,"subtitle":96,"slug":97,"excerpt":98,"html":99,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":100,"tagIds":101,"authorIds":102,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":103,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":104,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":105,"relatedArticleIds":111},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59170","Reforestation Drive Plants Half a Million Trees Islandwide","Volunteers joined officials at sites across all nine provinces this month.","reforestation-drive-plants-half-a-million-trees-islandwide","Volunteers joined officials at sites across all nine provinces this month. 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\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\u002F4c6ef255-fc66-4593-9cdb-8b3f3123847d\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Environment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Environment — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[33,35],[37],[],"2026-07-19T00:46:30.142Z",{"views":106,"uniqueViews":107,"shares":108,"comments":46,"likes":109,"trendScore":110},1925,1531,28,44,65,[],{"id":113,"lang":21,"title":114,"subtitle":115,"slug":116,"excerpt":117,"html":118,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":119,"tagIds":120,"authorIds":121,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":123,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":124,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":125,"relatedArticleIds":131},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59168","Coral Reef Restoration Project Launched Along Southern Coast","Divers will transplant nursery-grown coral fragments over the coming year.","coral-reef-restoration-project-launched-along-southern-coast","Divers will transplant nursery-grown coral fragments over the coming year. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 7443 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 7443 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>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>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fee344cfc-f9e8-4be0-9980-5cf9a0c02bfd\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Environment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Environment — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[33,35,34],[37,122],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3e",[],"2026-07-07T00:46:30.131Z",{"views":126,"uniqueViews":127,"shares":128,"comments":47,"likes":129,"trendScore":130},1692,1194,9,72,39,[],{"id":133,"lang":21,"title":134,"subtitle":135,"slug":136,"excerpt":137,"html":138,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":139,"tagIds":140,"authorIds":141,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":143,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":144,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":145,"relatedArticleIds":151},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59160","Wildlife Officials Report Rise in Elephant Corridor Sightings","Conservationists say the trend points to improving connectivity between reserves.","wildlife-officials-report-rise-in-elephant-corridor-sightings","Conservationists say the trend points to improving connectivity between reserves. 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>The numbers are encouraging, but there is still a lot of work ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>Independent Analyst\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\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>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002F27d8c09a-a3e9-4a3b-bfef-977bfc04e38e\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Environment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Environment — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[35,83],[37,142],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3f",[],"2026-06-28T00:46:30.118Z",{"views":146,"uniqueViews":147,"shares":148,"comments":47,"likes":149,"trendScore":150},4142,3222,5,63,84,[]]