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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>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>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\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>",30,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad1d",[30],[33,34,35],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad32","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad33","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad39",[37],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad40","6a88f164ae8b28c3f2a59041",[],"2026-08-22T00:46:29.947Z",false,"public",{"views":44,"uniqueViews":45,"shares":46,"comments":46,"likes":46,"trendScore":47},70,36,0,69,[],{"data":50,"meta":51},[],{"total":46,"page":52,"limit":27,"hasMore":41},1,{"data":54},[55,73,92,111],{"id":56,"lang":21,"title":57,"subtitle":58,"slug":59,"excerpt":60,"html":61,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":62,"tagIds":63,"authorIds":64,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":65,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":66,"isBreaking":3,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":67,"relatedArticleIds":72},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59111","New Streaming Series Puts Spotlight on Sri Lankan Folklore","The eight-part series draws on stories passed down through generations.","new-streaming-series-puts-spotlight-on-sri-lankan-folklore","The eight-part series draws on stories passed down through generations. 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>The news comes as public interest in the Entertainment sector continues to grow across the island.\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 Negombo\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Community groups welcomed the announcement\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[35,33],[37],[],"2026-08-22T00:46:29.976Z",{"views":68,"uniqueViews":69,"shares":46,"comments":52,"likes":70,"trendScore":71},115,68,4,113,[],{"id":74,"lang":21,"title":75,"subtitle":76,"slug":77,"excerpt":78,"html":79,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":80,"tagIds":81,"authorIds":82,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":83,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":84,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":3,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":85,"relatedArticleIds":91},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a5910a","Reality Singing Contest Finale Draws Record TV Audience","Viewers cast a record number of votes during the two-hour live broadcast.","reality-singing-contest-finale-draws-record-tv-audience","Viewers cast a record number of votes during the two-hour live broadcast. 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>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>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\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>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cfigure>\u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F08\u002Fed1fa8ff-504a-4e1a-8f56-7db6c2aa98b4\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Entertainment illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Entertainment — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[34,35,33],[37],[],"2026-08-18T00:46:29.967Z",{"views":86,"uniqueViews":87,"shares":88,"comments":52,"likes":89,"trendScore":90},1267,1008,5,19,401,[],{"id":93,"lang":21,"title":94,"subtitle":95,"slug":96,"excerpt":97,"html":98,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":99,"tagIds":100,"authorIds":101,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":102,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":103,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":104,"relatedArticleIds":110},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a590ff","Popular Band Announces Island-Wide Reunion Tour","The group will play five cities after nearly a decade apart.","popular-band-announces-island-wide-reunion-tour","The group will play five cities after nearly a decade apart. The development was confirmed by officials in Jaffna this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.","\u003Cp>The development was confirmed by officials in Jaffna 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>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\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[34,35],[37],[],"2026-08-15T00:46:29.952Z",{"views":105,"uniqueViews":106,"shares":107,"comments":46,"likes":108,"trendScore":109},608,423,6,16,155,[],{"id":112,"lang":21,"title":113,"subtitle":114,"slug":115,"excerpt":116,"html":117,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":118,"tagIds":119,"authorIds":120,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":121,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":122,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":123,"relatedArticleIds":129},"6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59106","Veteran Actor Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award","The award recognises a career spanning more than four decades on stage and screen.","veteran-actor-honoured-with-lifetime-achievement-award","The award recognises a career spanning more than four decades on stage and screen. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 1163 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 1163 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>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>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Kandy\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\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[30],[35,33,34],[37],[],"2026-08-07T00:46:29.962Z",{"views":124,"uniqueViews":125,"shares":126,"comments":52,"likes":127,"trendScore":128},3389,2632,7,133,365,[]]