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Figures shared with reporters show a 3% change compared to the same period last year.","\u003Cp>Figures shared with reporters show a 3% 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>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Jaffna\u003C\u002Fli>\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\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",30,null,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad20",[17],[20,21,22],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad31","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2a","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad39",[24],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad42","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59056",[],"2026-06-30T00:46:30.088Z",false,"public",{"views":31,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":33,"comments":34,"likes":35,"trendScore":36},4451,3764,9,1,60,101,[],{"data":39},{"articles":40,"ticker":41},[],[42,45,48],{"id":43,"text":44,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a0","Parliament passes amended budget bill after marathon debate",{"id":46,"text":47,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a1","Central Bank holds policy rate steady amid inflation concerns",{"id":49,"text":50,"link":14},"6a88f1671984b727d3b0b4a2","Sri Lanka clinches series win over Bangladesh in thrilling finish",{"data":52,"meta":59},[53],{"id":54,"articleId":6,"parentId":14,"authorName":55,"body":56,"likes":57,"createdAt":58},"6a88f1661984b727d3b0b3d4","Nimal Fareed","Great reporting on this — would love a follow-up piece next week.",37,"2026-07-20T00:46:30.641Z",{"total":34,"page":34,"limit":13,"hasMore":28},{"data":61},[62,84,105,125,146],{"id":63,"lang":7,"title":64,"subtitle":65,"slug":66,"excerpt":67,"html":68,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":69,"tagIds":70,"authorIds":73,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":75,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":76,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":77,"relatedArticleIds":83},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59159","National Reading Week Encourages Literacy Among Children","Schools and libraries islandwide are hosting storytelling and book-swap events.","national-reading-week-encourages-literacy-among-children","Schools and libraries islandwide are hosting storytelling and book-swap events. 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 Colombo\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\u002Fc13f0fed-f029-4f0c-b814-565d2ea8c90a\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Education illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Education — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[71,72],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad35","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad33",[74],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad43",[],"2026-08-15T00:46:30.107Z",{"views":78,"uniqueViews":79,"shares":80,"comments":34,"likes":81,"trendScore":82},1215,850,8,10,253,[],{"id":85,"lang":7,"title":86,"subtitle":87,"slug":88,"excerpt":89,"html":90,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":91,"tagIds":92,"authorIds":95,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":96,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":97,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":98,"relatedArticleIds":104},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59155","Scholarship Programme Expands for Estate Sector Students","The fund will cover tuition and transport costs for qualifying families.","scholarship-programme-expands-for-estate-sector-students","The fund will cover tuition and transport costs for qualifying families. 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>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Matara\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\u002Fed1fa8ff-504a-4e1a-8f56-7db6c2aa98b4\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Education illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Education — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Authorities say progress will be reviewed again before the end of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[93,72,94],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad32",[24],[],"2026-08-15T00:46:30.101Z",{"views":99,"uniqueViews":100,"shares":101,"comments":34,"likes":102,"trendScore":103},496,366,7,14,110,[],{"id":106,"lang":7,"title":107,"subtitle":108,"slug":109,"excerpt":110,"html":111,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":112,"tagIds":113,"authorIds":116,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":117,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":118,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":119,"relatedArticleIds":124},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5915c","Vocational Training Centres to Open in Five Districts","The centres will offer courses in construction trades and hospitality.","vocational-training-centres-to-open-in-five-districts","The centres will offer courses in construction trades and hospitality. 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>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>A follow-up review is scheduled within the next few months\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Negombo\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>",[17],[114,115],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2f",[74],[],"2026-08-11T00:46:30.112Z",{"views":120,"uniqueViews":121,"shares":122,"comments":34,"likes":102,"trendScore":123},1726,1376,0,226,[],{"id":126,"lang":7,"title":127,"subtitle":128,"slug":129,"excerpt":130,"html":131,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":132,"tagIds":133,"authorIds":135,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":137,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":138,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":139,"relatedArticleIds":145},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59147","Education Ministry Reforms A-Level Curriculum for 2027","The changes add more practical assessment alongside traditional exams.","education-ministry-reforms-a-level-curriculum-for-2027","The changes add more practical assessment alongside traditional exams. The development was confirmed by officials in Batticaloa this week, following months of preparation behind the scenes.","\u003Cp>The development was confirmed by officials in Batticaloa 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>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 Batticaloa\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\u002F8e35b9eb-b1a2-433a-9f4c-95c6b157a2ac\u002Foriginal.jpg\" alt=\"Education illustration\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption>Education — file photo\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>More updates are expected in the coming weeks as the situation develops.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[72,134],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad25",[24,136],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad41",[],"2026-06-30T00:46:30.061Z",{"views":140,"uniqueViews":141,"shares":142,"comments":122,"likes":143,"trendScore":144},2840,2097,17,102,64,[],{"id":147,"lang":7,"title":148,"subtitle":149,"slug":150,"excerpt":151,"html":152,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":153,"tagIds":154,"authorIds":157,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":158,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":159,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":160,"relatedArticleIds":165},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a5914a","University Entrance Cut-Off Marks Released for Science Stream","This year’s marks rose slightly compared to the previous intake.","university-entrance-cut-off-marks-released-for-science-stream","This year’s marks rose slightly compared to the previous intake. The initiative is expected to reach roughly 1399 people across the country in its first phase.","\u003Cp>The initiative is expected to reach roughly 1399 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>Similar programmes are being considered for other districts\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Officials confirmed the details in a press briefing on Kandy\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>",[17],[134,155,156],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2c","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad37",[74],[],"2026-05-25T00:46:30.071Z",{"views":161,"uniqueViews":162,"shares":163,"comments":122,"likes":164,"trendScore":57},2979,2239,31,81,[]]