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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,null,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad21",[17],[20,21],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2d","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e",[23],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad42","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a5905b",[],"2026-07-19T00:46:30.142Z",false,"public",{"views":30,"uniqueViews":31,"shares":32,"comments":33,"likes":34,"trendScore":35},1926,1531,28,1,44,66,[],{"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":58},[52],{"id":53,"articleId":6,"parentId":14,"authorName":54,"body":55,"likes":56,"createdAt":57},"6a88f1661984b727d3b0b3dc","Priya Dias","More of this kind of reporting please, well done.",10,"2026-07-16T00:46:30.658Z",{"total":33,"page":33,"limit":13,"hasMore":27},{"data":60},[61,80,100,118,138],{"id":62,"lang":7,"title":63,"subtitle":64,"slug":65,"excerpt":66,"html":67,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":68,"tagIds":69,"authorIds":71,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":72,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":73,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":74,"relatedArticleIds":79},"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>",[17],[20,70],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2f",[23],[],"2026-08-11T00:46:30.154Z",{"views":75,"uniqueViews":76,"shares":13,"comments":33,"likes":77,"trendScore":78},2636,1873,47,165,[],{"id":81,"lang":7,"title":82,"subtitle":83,"slug":84,"excerpt":85,"html":86,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":87,"tagIds":88,"authorIds":90,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":91,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":92,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":93,"relatedArticleIds":99},"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>",[17],[89,70,21],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36",[23],[],"2026-07-31T00:46:30.137Z",{"views":94,"uniqueViews":95,"shares":33,"comments":96,"likes":97,"trendScore":98},294,235,0,8,18,[],{"id":101,"lang":7,"title":102,"subtitle":103,"slug":104,"excerpt":105,"html":106,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":107,"tagIds":108,"authorIds":109,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":110,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":111,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":112,"relatedArticleIds":117},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59164","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>",[17],[20,70,21],[23],[],"2026-07-25T00:46:30.126Z",{"views":113,"uniqueViews":114,"shares":33,"comments":96,"likes":115,"trendScore":116},2692,2147,123,135,[],{"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":127,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":129,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":130,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":131,"relatedArticleIds":137},"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>",[17],[20,21,70],[23,128],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3e",[],"2026-07-07T00:46:30.131Z",{"views":132,"uniqueViews":133,"shares":134,"comments":96,"likes":135,"trendScore":136},1693,1194,9,72,40,[],{"id":139,"lang":7,"title":140,"subtitle":141,"slug":142,"excerpt":143,"html":144,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":145,"tagIds":146,"authorIds":147,"coverMediaId":24,"galleryMediaIds":149,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":150,"isBreaking":27,"isFeatured":27,"isPinned":27,"allowComments":3,"visibility":28,"location":14,"stats":151,"relatedArticleIds":157},"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>",[17],[21,89],[23,148],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3f",[],"2026-06-28T00:46:30.118Z",{"views":152,"uniqueViews":153,"shares":154,"comments":96,"likes":155,"trendScore":156},4146,3222,5,63,89,[]]