[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-shell":3,"taxonomy":3,"article-wildlife-officials-report-rise-in-elephant-corridor-sightings":4,"breaking":38,"comments-wildlife-officials-report-rise-in-elephant-corridor-sightings":51,"related-wildlife-officials-report-rise-in-elephant-corridor-sightings":55},true,{"data":5},{"id":6,"lang":7,"title":8,"subtitle":9,"slug":10,"excerpt":11,"html":12,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":18,"tagIds":19,"authorIds":22,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":26,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":27,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":30,"relatedArticleIds":37},"6a88f166ae8b28c3f2a59160","en","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,null,"standard","published","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad21",[17],[20,21],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2e","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad36",[23,24],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad42","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3f","6a88f165ae8b28c3f2a5905b",[],"2026-06-28T00:46:30.118Z",false,"public",{"views":31,"uniqueViews":32,"shares":33,"comments":34,"likes":35,"trendScore":36},4142,3222,5,0,63,84,[],{"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":53},[],{"total":34,"page":54,"limit":13,"hasMore":28},1,{"data":56},[57,77,95,113,132],{"id":58,"lang":7,"title":59,"subtitle":60,"slug":61,"excerpt":62,"html":63,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":64,"tagIds":65,"authorIds":68,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":69,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":70,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":71,"relatedArticleIds":76},"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],[66,67],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2d","6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad2f",[23],[],"2026-08-11T00:46:30.154Z",{"views":72,"uniqueViews":73,"shares":13,"comments":54,"likes":74,"trendScore":75},2636,1873,47,164,[],{"id":78,"lang":7,"title":79,"subtitle":80,"slug":81,"excerpt":82,"html":83,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":84,"tagIds":85,"authorIds":86,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":87,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":88,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":89,"relatedArticleIds":94},"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],[21,67,20],[23],[],"2026-07-31T00:46:30.137Z",{"views":90,"uniqueViews":91,"shares":54,"comments":34,"likes":92,"trendScore":93},294,235,8,17,[],{"id":96,"lang":7,"title":97,"subtitle":98,"slug":99,"excerpt":100,"html":101,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":102,"tagIds":103,"authorIds":104,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":105,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":106,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":3,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":107,"relatedArticleIds":112},"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],[66,67,20],[23],[],"2026-07-25T00:46:30.126Z",{"views":108,"uniqueViews":109,"shares":54,"comments":34,"likes":110,"trendScore":111},2691,2147,123,133,[],{"id":114,"lang":7,"title":115,"subtitle":116,"slug":117,"excerpt":118,"html":119,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":120,"tagIds":121,"authorIds":122,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":123,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":124,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":125,"relatedArticleIds":131},"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>",[17],[66,20],[23],[],"2026-07-19T00:46:30.142Z",{"views":126,"uniqueViews":127,"shares":128,"comments":54,"likes":129,"trendScore":130},1926,1531,28,44,65,[],{"id":133,"lang":7,"title":134,"subtitle":135,"slug":136,"excerpt":137,"html":138,"readingTimeSec":13,"seo":14,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":139,"tagIds":140,"authorIds":141,"coverMediaId":25,"galleryMediaIds":143,"videoUrl":14,"publishedAt":144,"isBreaking":28,"isFeatured":28,"isPinned":28,"allowComments":3,"visibility":29,"location":14,"stats":145,"relatedArticleIds":151},"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],[66,20,67],[23,142],"6a88f1651984b727d3b0ad3e",[],"2026-07-07T00:46:30.131Z",{"views":146,"uniqueViews":147,"shares":148,"comments":34,"likes":149,"trendScore":150},1693,1194,9,72,39,[]]