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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>",30,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad20",[30],[33,34,35],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad25","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2c","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad37",[37],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad43","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a59056",[],"2026-05-25T00:46:30.071Z",false,"public",{"views":44,"uniqueViews":45,"shares":46,"comments":47,"likes":48,"trendScore":49},2978,2239,31,0,81,35,[],{"data":52,"meta":53},[],{"total":47,"page":54,"limit":27,"hasMore":41},1,{"data":56},[57,78,100,119,141],{"id":58,"lang":21,"title":59,"subtitle":60,"slug":61,"excerpt":62,"html":63,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":64,"tagIds":65,"authorIds":68,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":69,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":70,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":71,"relatedArticleIds":77},"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>",[30],[66,67],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad35","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad33",[37],[],"2026-08-15T00:46:30.107Z",{"views":72,"uniqueViews":73,"shares":74,"comments":54,"likes":75,"trendScore":76},1214,850,8,10,252,[],{"id":79,"lang":21,"title":80,"subtitle":81,"slug":82,"excerpt":83,"html":84,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":85,"tagIds":86,"authorIds":89,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":91,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":92,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":93,"relatedArticleIds":99},"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>",[30],[87,67,88],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad32",[90],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad42",[],"2026-08-15T00:46:30.101Z",{"views":94,"uniqueViews":95,"shares":96,"comments":54,"likes":97,"trendScore":98},496,366,7,14,109,[],{"id":101,"lang":21,"title":102,"subtitle":103,"slug":104,"excerpt":105,"html":106,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":107,"tagIds":108,"authorIds":111,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":112,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":113,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":114,"relatedArticleIds":118},"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>",[30],[109,110],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2f",[37],[],"2026-08-11T00:46:30.112Z",{"views":115,"uniqueViews":116,"shares":47,"comments":54,"likes":97,"trendScore":117},1726,1376,225,[],{"id":120,"lang":21,"title":121,"subtitle":122,"slug":123,"excerpt":124,"html":125,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":126,"tagIds":127,"authorIds":131,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":132,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":133,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":134,"relatedArticleIds":140},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59151","Teachers Union Calls Off Strike After Salary Agreement","Classes resume islandwide after a deal was reached late Tuesday night.","teachers-union-calls-off-strike-after-salary-agreement","Classes resume islandwide after a deal was reached late Tuesday night. 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],[128,129,130],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad31","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2a","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad39",[90],[],"2026-06-30T00:46:30.088Z",{"views":135,"uniqueViews":136,"shares":137,"comments":54,"likes":138,"trendScore":139},4451,3764,9,60,100,[],{"id":142,"lang":21,"title":143,"subtitle":144,"slug":145,"excerpt":146,"html":147,"readingTimeSec":27,"seo":11,"type":28,"status":29,"primaryCategoryId":30,"categoryIds":148,"tagIds":149,"authorIds":150,"coverMediaId":38,"galleryMediaIds":152,"videoUrl":11,"publishedAt":153,"isBreaking":41,"isFeatured":41,"isPinned":41,"allowComments":3,"visibility":42,"location":11,"stats":154,"relatedArticleIds":160},"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>",[30],[67,33],[90,151],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad41",[],"2026-06-30T00:46:30.061Z",{"views":155,"uniqueViews":156,"shares":157,"comments":47,"likes":158,"trendScore":159},2840,2097,17,102,62,[]]