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Municipal authorities institute lake weed harvesting and open international proposals for a sustainable eco-recreational park along the Gregory Lake shore.
The UDA approves a multi-storey government services hub in central Galle to centralize public sector offices and ease urban traffic congestion.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
Batticaloa's agricultural sector is in active post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, with government efforts focused on fertiliser supply, irrigation rehabilitation, and climate-smart farming training, as paddy farmers advocate for guaranteed prices above Rs. 150 per kilogram to offset rising cultivation costs.
Work is progressing rapidly on a new five-storied surgical theatre and inpatient ward complex at Monaragala Teaching Hospital, significantly raising secondary healthcare capacity for Uva Province.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
The NGJA is deploying AI-driven optical spectroscopy and digital blockchain ledger technology at its Ratnapura laboratory to verify natural origin and heat treatment status of local sapphires.
Exclusive investigative briefs and market insights from accredited media desks.
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Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
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“Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.”
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Municipal authorities institute lake weed harvesting and open international proposals for a sustainable eco-recreational park along the Gregory Lake shore.
The UDA approves a multi-storey government services hub in central Galle to centralize public sector offices and ease urban traffic congestion.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
Batticaloa's agricultural sector is in active post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, with government efforts focused on fertiliser supply, irrigation rehabilitation, and climate-smart farming training, as paddy farmers advocate for guaranteed prices above Rs. 150 per kilogram to offset rising cultivation costs.
Work is progressing rapidly on a new five-storied surgical theatre and inpatient ward complex at Monaragala Teaching Hospital, significantly raising secondary healthcare capacity for Uva Province.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
The NGJA is deploying AI-driven optical spectroscopy and digital blockchain ledger technology at its Ratnapura laboratory to verify natural origin and heat treatment status of local sapphires.
Exclusive investigative briefs and market insights from accredited media desks.
Multi-source perspectives, verified debates, and community discourse across the nation.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
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“Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.”
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Municipal authorities institute lake weed harvesting and open international proposals for a sustainable eco-recreational park along the Gregory Lake shore.
The UDA approves a multi-storey government services hub in central Galle to centralize public sector offices and ease urban traffic congestion.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
Batticaloa's agricultural sector is in active post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, with government efforts focused on fertiliser supply, irrigation rehabilitation, and climate-smart farming training, as paddy farmers advocate for guaranteed prices above Rs. 150 per kilogram to offset rising cultivation costs.
Work is progressing rapidly on a new five-storied surgical theatre and inpatient ward complex at Monaragala Teaching Hospital, significantly raising secondary healthcare capacity for Uva Province.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
The NGJA is deploying AI-driven optical spectroscopy and digital blockchain ledger technology at its Ratnapura laboratory to verify natural origin and heat treatment status of local sapphires.
Exclusive investigative briefs and market insights from accredited media desks.
Multi-source perspectives, verified debates, and community discourse across the nation.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
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“Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.”
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Municipal authorities institute lake weed harvesting and open international proposals for a sustainable eco-recreational park along the Gregory Lake shore.
The UDA approves a multi-storey government services hub in central Galle to centralize public sector offices and ease urban traffic congestion.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
Batticaloa's agricultural sector is in active post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, with government efforts focused on fertiliser supply, irrigation rehabilitation, and climate-smart farming training, as paddy farmers advocate for guaranteed prices above Rs. 150 per kilogram to offset rising cultivation costs.
Work is progressing rapidly on a new five-storied surgical theatre and inpatient ward complex at Monaragala Teaching Hospital, significantly raising secondary healthcare capacity for Uva Province.
The world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Rambukkana, Kegalle, marked its 51st anniversary with the opening of 'Nidahas Ali Arana' free sanctuary and a guided 'Walk with an Elephant' visitor program.
'Nanda Gama,' a newly constructed model housing village built under Indian grant assistance, was officially handed over to low-income beneficiary families in Kegalle District.
The NGJA is deploying AI-driven optical spectroscopy and digital blockchain ledger technology at its Ratnapura laboratory to verify natural origin and heat treatment status of local sapphires.
A mid-2026 joint Japan-FAO inland fisheries restoration initiative targeting Batticaloa, Ampara, and Trincomalee is restocking district reservoirs, distributing replacement fishing equipment to cyclone-affected communities, and building long-term resilience for the Eastern Province's inland fishing economy.
The Department of Agriculture has launched a district-wide fruit tree planting drive and sustainable soil conservation program across smallholder farms in Kegalle.
Ratnapura is preparing to host the 'Gem City Ratnapura 2026' international exhibition from August 31 to September 2, 2026, positioning Sri Lanka's 'City of Gems' as a premier global gemstone trading hub.
Government authorities institute high priority drainage modernizations and canal clearing across Gampaha town to safeguard commercial areas against monsoon inundation.
The UDA rolls out its Smart Gampaha initiative introducing digital traffic monitoring, multi modal passenger hubs, and sustainable green urban zones across the municipal district.
Uva Wellassa University in Badulla has introduced specialized hotel management and eco-tourism certificate courses for school leavers, addressing the acute shortage of trained hospitality staff in Uva Province.
The NBRO has initiated soil-nailing and shotcrete engineering works along landslide-prone highway slopes in Kegalle, securing major transport corridors against monsoonal earth slips.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has accelerated construction on the Nikawewa Bodagama Water Supply Project in Thanamalwila, extending purified drinking water to 18,000 dry-zone residents.
The government and JICA have launched the Rs. 51 billion Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, providing safe pipe-borne drinking water to 75,000 families across CKD-vulnerable divisions including Padaviya and Kebithigollewa.
As Puttalam expands its onshore wind and solar generation capacity toward national clean energy goals, environmental agencies and local fishing federations are working to protect the Puttalam Lagoon ecosystem supporting 165,000 residents.
Chilaw Plantation Company has launched a major sector modernization initiative with a Rs. 150 million investment in tractors, water bowsers, and mechanical harvesters to improve estate labor efficiency across Puttalam.
The Road Development Authority has officially launched a Rs. 150 million road restoration project along the Pallama stretch of the Bangadeniya–Anamaduwa road in Puttalam, repairing heavy flood damage to restore regional transport connectivity.
Construction work on the Gampaha segment of the Central Expressway moves forward without delay, solidifying the district as a critical logistics and transit link for Western Province commerce.
Presidential directives have unified scattered irrigation management units in Monaragala under a single district entity to map water bodies and establish transparent Yala paddy production cost benchmarks.
Construction is accelerating on the 100 MW Siyambalanduwa 'Rividanavi' Solar Power Park in Monaragala, incorporating high capacity transmission lines and sub station interconnections to feed the national grid.
Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Cabinet approved a Rs. 8.32 billion national fisheries infrastructure recovery programme covering 18 priority projects, with Mullaitivu's damaged harbours and fishing communities among the primary beneficiaries of emergency rehabilitation funding.
The government has committed Rs. 44 billion to the 2026 National Housing Development Programme, delivering financial assistance for 30,000 homes across low-income families in Kegalle and islandwide.
The Department of Irrigation has upgraded ultrasonic water level sensors and automated rainfall gauges along the Kalu Ganga basin, providing real-time flood warnings to vulnerable communities in Ratnapura.
Sri Lanka Railways is advancing a detailed technical feasibility study to extend the Kelani Valley (KV) narrow-to-broad gauge railway line from Avissawella to Ratnapura, targeted for completion by December 2026.
Ministry of Fisheries initiates construction of the multi-million rupee Pesalai Fishery Harbour to expand deep-sea vessel berthing and cold storage for Northern fishing fleets.
In partnership with Regional Plantation Companies, the PHDT completes new clean water supply networks and housing upgrades for estate worker families in Hatton and Maskeliya.
The Department of Export Agriculture has launched a specialized training and subsidy program in Monaragala, assisting 1,500 pepper, cinnamon, and cocoa growers to achieve organic certification and higher export returns.
The Sri Lanka Tea Board has allocated Rs. 237 million under the Ceylon Tea Village program to expand high-yielding vegetative propagation nurseries and model tea gardens across Ratnapura's smallholder sector.
The 2026 District Budget has allocated a landmark LKR 22 billion for Ampara's infrastructure development, funding roads, bridges, irrigation canals, and public buildings across the district, supported by the Nintavur Cultural Centre and Ampara Multi-Purpose Town Hall as flagship capital projects.
A high-level Civil-Military Coordination Meeting chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) convened in Mullaitivu on July 31 and August 2, 2026, to examine the contentious military occupation of civilian lands in Keppapilavu and Vadduvakkal, with partial release commitments announced.
A three-day Batticaloa Lagoon Festival commencing August 15, 2026, will feature traditional boat races, cultural performances, local cuisine stalls, and a fireworks display, reviving one of the Eastern Province's most celebrated annual community events on the iconic Batticaloa Lagoon.
Vavuniya District participated in the island-wide 'Athama' national cleanliness programme on August 10, 2026, mobilising military personnel, local elected representatives, and civil volunteers to clean public spaces and promote waste management awareness.
Reconstruction work has commenced on the Rs. 324.43 million Badulu Oya irrigation scheme, repairing main canal breaches and sluice structures damaged during Cyclone Ditwah to secure water for 12,000 acres.
Growers across Kurunegala's Coconut Triangle are grappling with a persistent shortage of skilled coconut pluckers and weather driven harvest transport bottlenecks, prompting calls for affordable mechanization and smallholder productivity support.
The Urban Development Authority has included Badulla in its 10 priority city upgrades, planning a integrated railway-bus multi-modal transport hub and commercial riverfront walks along Badulu Oya.
Uva Province has designated 10 climate-sensitive tourism zones across Badulla District, funding access road repairs, Dunhinda Ella viewing platform upgrades, and Ella town street lighting with a Rs. 320.6 million budget.
The government has officially launched the 'Sports City' transformation for Badulla, investing in major facility upgrades at Vincent Dias Stadium, indoor sports venues, and specialized grounds for cricket and football.
Construction is advancing on the new Mawathagama Pradeshiya Sabha administrative complex alongside middle-rise commercial developments in Kurunegala city, supported by BOI public-private partnership initiatives.
Engineers from the Mahaweli Authority have implemented an automated sluice gate and water telemetry system across the Parakrama Samudra reservoir basin to optimize irrigation delivery and preserve storage.
The Ministry of Agriculture is expanding commercial cultivation of climate-resilient traditional heirloom rice varieties in Hingurakgoda, supported by micro-irrigation channel rehabilitation and organic certification.
Paddy cultivator associations across Polonnaruwa's major irrigation colonies are urging the Paddy Marketing Board to raise guaranteed purchase prices above Rs. 150/kg to cover surging fertilizer and harvesting costs.
Archaeologists from the University of Kelaniya and Australia's La Trobe University have initiated systematic excavations at Polonnaruwa's northeastern outer gate following high-resolution LiDAR surveys.
The Batticaloa District is executing a massive Rs. 8.1 billion development programme covering over 2,000 projects aligned with the 2026 District Budget, targeting rural road connectivity, safe drinking water, waste management, and sectoral recovery across the Eastern Province district.
Ampara District's inland fishing communities are benefiting from the Japan-FAO inland fisheries restoration programme covering the Eastern Province, with reservoir restocking, equipment replacement, and post-harvest training forming a multi-pronged recovery package targeting livelihoods disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah.
The government has launched the Rs. 100 million 'Parakum Legacy' tourism village project in Polonnaruwa, adding value to local agricultural products and building handicraft stalls for domestic and foreign tourists.
The 10th anniversary edition of the Deep Jungle Music and Cultural Festival near Sigiriya highlights eco-tourism, indigenous arts, and sustainable travel in Matale District.
Municipal authorities institute lake weed harvesting and open international proposals for a sustainable eco-recreational park along the Gregory Lake shore.
The UDA approves a multi-storey government services hub in central Galle to centralize public sector offices and ease urban traffic congestion.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
Batticaloa's agricultural sector is in active post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, with government efforts focused on fertiliser supply, irrigation rehabilitation, and climate-smart farming training, as paddy farmers advocate for guaranteed prices above Rs. 150 per kilogram to offset rising cultivation costs.
Work is progressing rapidly on a new five-storied surgical theatre and inpatient ward complex at Monaragala Teaching Hospital, significantly raising secondary healthcare capacity for Uva Province.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
The NGJA is deploying AI-driven optical spectroscopy and digital blockchain ledger technology at its Ratnapura laboratory to verify natural origin and heat treatment status of local sapphires.
Exclusive investigative briefs and market insights from accredited media desks.
Multi-source perspectives, verified debates, and community discourse across the nation.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Synthesized directly from Sri Lanka's leading accredited newsrooms
“Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.”
Read Full Perspective→Discover verified news agencies and media organizations publishing directly from your region.
Accredited independent newsroom providing continuous verified coverage and multi-district investigative reporting.
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Municipal authorities institute lake weed harvesting and open international proposals for a sustainable eco-recreational park along the Gregory Lake shore.
The UDA approves a multi-storey government services hub in central Galle to centralize public sector offices and ease urban traffic congestion.
Under a national modernization project targeting $2.5B in tea exports by 2030, Nuwara Eliya smallholders gain regenerative soil technology and specialty processing hubs.
Commemorating 150 years of Sri Lankan natural rubber cultivation, plantation authorities roll out a modernization framework centered in Kalutara to drive high-value exports.
Batticaloa's agricultural sector is in active post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery, with government efforts focused on fertiliser supply, irrigation rehabilitation, and climate-smart farming training, as paddy farmers advocate for guaranteed prices above Rs. 150 per kilogram to offset rising cultivation costs.
Work is progressing rapidly on a new five-storied surgical theatre and inpatient ward complex at Monaragala Teaching Hospital, significantly raising secondary healthcare capacity for Uva Province.
The world-famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage in Rambukkana, Kegalle, marked its 51st anniversary with the opening of 'Nidahas Ali Arana' free sanctuary and a guided 'Walk with an Elephant' visitor program.
'Nanda Gama,' a newly constructed model housing village built under Indian grant assistance, was officially handed over to low-income beneficiary families in Kegalle District.
The NGJA is deploying AI-driven optical spectroscopy and digital blockchain ledger technology at its Ratnapura laboratory to verify natural origin and heat treatment status of local sapphires.
A mid-2026 joint Japan-FAO inland fisheries restoration initiative targeting Batticaloa, Ampara, and Trincomalee is restocking district reservoirs, distributing replacement fishing equipment to cyclone-affected communities, and building long-term resilience for the Eastern Province's inland fishing economy.
The Department of Agriculture has launched a district-wide fruit tree planting drive and sustainable soil conservation program across smallholder farms in Kegalle.
Ratnapura is preparing to host the 'Gem City Ratnapura 2026' international exhibition from August 31 to September 2, 2026, positioning Sri Lanka's 'City of Gems' as a premier global gemstone trading hub.
Government authorities institute high priority drainage modernizations and canal clearing across Gampaha town to safeguard commercial areas against monsoon inundation.
The UDA rolls out its Smart Gampaha initiative introducing digital traffic monitoring, multi modal passenger hubs, and sustainable green urban zones across the municipal district.
Uva Wellassa University in Badulla has introduced specialized hotel management and eco-tourism certificate courses for school leavers, addressing the acute shortage of trained hospitality staff in Uva Province.
The NBRO has initiated soil-nailing and shotcrete engineering works along landslide-prone highway slopes in Kegalle, securing major transport corridors against monsoonal earth slips.
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has accelerated construction on the Nikawewa Bodagama Water Supply Project in Thanamalwila, extending purified drinking water to 18,000 dry-zone residents.
The government and JICA have launched the Rs. 51 billion Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, providing safe pipe-borne drinking water to 75,000 families across CKD-vulnerable divisions including Padaviya and Kebithigollewa.
As Puttalam expands its onshore wind and solar generation capacity toward national clean energy goals, environmental agencies and local fishing federations are working to protect the Puttalam Lagoon ecosystem supporting 165,000 residents.
Chilaw Plantation Company has launched a major sector modernization initiative with a Rs. 150 million investment in tractors, water bowsers, and mechanical harvesters to improve estate labor efficiency across Puttalam.
The Road Development Authority has officially launched a Rs. 150 million road restoration project along the Pallama stretch of the Bangadeniya–Anamaduwa road in Puttalam, repairing heavy flood damage to restore regional transport connectivity.
Construction work on the Gampaha segment of the Central Expressway moves forward without delay, solidifying the district as a critical logistics and transit link for Western Province commerce.
Presidential directives have unified scattered irrigation management units in Monaragala under a single district entity to map water bodies and establish transparent Yala paddy production cost benchmarks.
Construction is accelerating on the 100 MW Siyambalanduwa 'Rividanavi' Solar Power Park in Monaragala, incorporating high capacity transmission lines and sub station interconnections to feed the national grid.
Following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah, the Cabinet approved a Rs. 8.32 billion national fisheries infrastructure recovery programme covering 18 priority projects, with Mullaitivu's damaged harbours and fishing communities among the primary beneficiaries of emergency rehabilitation funding.
The government has committed Rs. 44 billion to the 2026 National Housing Development Programme, delivering financial assistance for 30,000 homes across low-income families in Kegalle and islandwide.
The Department of Irrigation has upgraded ultrasonic water level sensors and automated rainfall gauges along the Kalu Ganga basin, providing real-time flood warnings to vulnerable communities in Ratnapura.
Sri Lanka Railways is advancing a detailed technical feasibility study to extend the Kelani Valley (KV) narrow-to-broad gauge railway line from Avissawella to Ratnapura, targeted for completion by December 2026.
Ministry of Fisheries initiates construction of the multi-million rupee Pesalai Fishery Harbour to expand deep-sea vessel berthing and cold storage for Northern fishing fleets.
In partnership with Regional Plantation Companies, the PHDT completes new clean water supply networks and housing upgrades for estate worker families in Hatton and Maskeliya.
The Department of Export Agriculture has launched a specialized training and subsidy program in Monaragala, assisting 1,500 pepper, cinnamon, and cocoa growers to achieve organic certification and higher export returns.
The Sri Lanka Tea Board has allocated Rs. 237 million under the Ceylon Tea Village program to expand high-yielding vegetative propagation nurseries and model tea gardens across Ratnapura's smallholder sector.
The 2026 District Budget has allocated a landmark LKR 22 billion for Ampara's infrastructure development, funding roads, bridges, irrigation canals, and public buildings across the district, supported by the Nintavur Cultural Centre and Ampara Multi-Purpose Town Hall as flagship capital projects.
A high-level Civil-Military Coordination Meeting chaired by Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. Aruna Jayasekara (Retd.) convened in Mullaitivu on July 31 and August 2, 2026, to examine the contentious military occupation of civilian lands in Keppapilavu and Vadduvakkal, with partial release commitments announced.
A three-day Batticaloa Lagoon Festival commencing August 15, 2026, will feature traditional boat races, cultural performances, local cuisine stalls, and a fireworks display, reviving one of the Eastern Province's most celebrated annual community events on the iconic Batticaloa Lagoon.
Vavuniya District participated in the island-wide 'Athama' national cleanliness programme on August 10, 2026, mobilising military personnel, local elected representatives, and civil volunteers to clean public spaces and promote waste management awareness.
Reconstruction work has commenced on the Rs. 324.43 million Badulu Oya irrigation scheme, repairing main canal breaches and sluice structures damaged during Cyclone Ditwah to secure water for 12,000 acres.
Growers across Kurunegala's Coconut Triangle are grappling with a persistent shortage of skilled coconut pluckers and weather driven harvest transport bottlenecks, prompting calls for affordable mechanization and smallholder productivity support.
The Urban Development Authority has included Badulla in its 10 priority city upgrades, planning a integrated railway-bus multi-modal transport hub and commercial riverfront walks along Badulu Oya.
Uva Province has designated 10 climate-sensitive tourism zones across Badulla District, funding access road repairs, Dunhinda Ella viewing platform upgrades, and Ella town street lighting with a Rs. 320.6 million budget.
The government has officially launched the 'Sports City' transformation for Badulla, investing in major facility upgrades at Vincent Dias Stadium, indoor sports venues, and specialized grounds for cricket and football.
Construction is advancing on the new Mawathagama Pradeshiya Sabha administrative complex alongside middle-rise commercial developments in Kurunegala city, supported by BOI public-private partnership initiatives.
Engineers from the Mahaweli Authority have implemented an automated sluice gate and water telemetry system across the Parakrama Samudra reservoir basin to optimize irrigation delivery and preserve storage.
The Ministry of Agriculture is expanding commercial cultivation of climate-resilient traditional heirloom rice varieties in Hingurakgoda, supported by micro-irrigation channel rehabilitation and organic certification.
Paddy cultivator associations across Polonnaruwa's major irrigation colonies are urging the Paddy Marketing Board to raise guaranteed purchase prices above Rs. 150/kg to cover surging fertilizer and harvesting costs.
Archaeologists from the University of Kelaniya and Australia's La Trobe University have initiated systematic excavations at Polonnaruwa's northeastern outer gate following high-resolution LiDAR surveys.
The Batticaloa District is executing a massive Rs. 8.1 billion development programme covering over 2,000 projects aligned with the 2026 District Budget, targeting rural road connectivity, safe drinking water, waste management, and sectoral recovery across the Eastern Province district.
Ampara District's inland fishing communities are benefiting from the Japan-FAO inland fisheries restoration programme covering the Eastern Province, with reservoir restocking, equipment replacement, and post-harvest training forming a multi-pronged recovery package targeting livelihoods disrupted by Cyclone Ditwah.
The government has launched the Rs. 100 million 'Parakum Legacy' tourism village project in Polonnaruwa, adding value to local agricultural products and building handicraft stalls for domestic and foreign tourists.
The 10th anniversary edition of the Deep Jungle Music and Cultural Festival near Sigiriya highlights eco-tourism, indigenous arts, and sustainable travel in Matale District.
