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      <title><![CDATA[Dambulla Dedicated Economic Centre Deploys Digital Spot Auctions and Cold Chain Logistics]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The nation's primary agricultural trading exchange in Dambulla inaugurates automated digital price display boards and temperature-controlled storage bays to eliminate wholesale price gouging.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:20:45 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Department of Forest Conservation Expands Protected Ecological Buffer Zone Around Knuckles Forest]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wildlife authorities gazette a 1,200-hectare boundary extension along the northern Knuckles mountain range in Matale to halt illegal cardamom cultivation and safeguard cloud forest biodiversity.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:20:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Aluvihare Rock Temple Digitizes Historic 1st-Century BC Palm Leaf Buddhist Tripitaka Manuscripts]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Buddhist scholars and archaeological conservators launch an ultra-high-resolution multispectral scanning project to preserve the ancient Ola leaf manuscripts where the Pali canon was first committed to writing.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[National Nephrology Hospital Polonnaruwa Restores Pediatric Dialysis and Diagnostic Water Purification Units]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Specialist biomedical engineers complete comprehensive structural repairs and system recalibrations following a kitchen utility incident, fully restoring emergency dialysis treatments.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:19:01 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mahaweli Authority Deploys Smart Automated Sluice Gates Across Parakrama Samudra Basin]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Hydrological engineers install computerized SCADA flow control sensors and automated radial sluice actuators to optimize irrigation distribution across 30,000 acres of North Central paddy fields.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Archaeologists Uncover Subsurface Royal Garden Terraces and Hydraulic Conduits at Polonnaruwa World Heritage Site]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Ground-penetrating radar and stratigraphic excavations reveal intact 12th-century granite water filtration channels and royal garden retaining walls adjacent to the Royal Palace complex.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:17:54 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Agrarian Development Department Disburses Drought Relief Compensation and Bio-Fertilizer Grants in Medirigiriya]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Over 4,500 paddy farming families in Hingurakgoda and Medirigiriya receive direct digital treasury relief subsidies and certified microbial fertilizer packages ahead of the upcoming Maha planting season.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:17:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Government Allocates Rs. 173 Million for Arugam Bay Sunset View Eco-Tourism Infrastructure in Ampara]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Tourism authorities initiate civil construction on an eco-friendly coastal boardwalk, solar-powered illumination, and community craft pavilions along the world-renowned surf shoreline.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mobile Digital STEM and Robotics Discovery Lab Tours Coastal Schools Across Kalmunai and Sammanthurai]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A solar-powered tech van equipped with 3D printers, coding laptops, and educational robotics kits delivers hands-on science workshops to over 1,500 primary and secondary students.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:16:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Arugam Bay Coastal Cultural Pavilion Hosts Eastern Folk Music and Acoustic Sunset Festival]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Local acoustic musicians, traditional Tamil and Sinhala folk percussionists, and international travelers gather on the sands of Arugam Bay for an open-air twilight cultural celebration.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:15:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coast Conservation Department and Youth Volunteers Plant 10,000 Mangrove Saplings in Panama Lagoon]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Environmentalists and community fishing societies establish a protective natural biosheild of Rhizophora and Avicennia mangroves to protect southern Ampara estuaries from tidal surges.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 20:15:10 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ministry of Agriculture Allocates Underutilized Plantation Lands for High-Value Export Spice Processing in Monaragala]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[State land reform authorities lease 650 acres of idle agricultural land in Wellawaya and Buttala to private agro-enterprises for organic pepper, cinnamon, and ginger value-added processing.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:28:26 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Buttala Agro-Technology Park Launches Solar-Assisted Biomass and Bio-Fertilizer Synthesis Pilot]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Agricultural scientists in Uva deploy automated composting reactors utilizing agricultural cane bagasse and paddy husks to produce certified organic microbial soil conditioners.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:15:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ceylon Electricity Board Integrates 100MW Utility-Scale Solar Power Grid Infrastructure in Wellawaya]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Engineers energize a 132kV automated grid substation connecting sprawling photovoltaic solar solar parks in arid Monaragala to the national electricity transmission network.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:15:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Monaragala District General Hospital Opens Modernized Emergency Trauma and Maternal Resuscitation Complex]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The newly commissioned surgical wing includes dedicated high-dependency trauma suites, digital ultrasound diagnostics, and specialized neonatal stabilization incubators.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:12:34 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pelwatte and Sevanagala Sugarcane Research Institutes Deploy Drought-Tolerant High-Brix Cultivars]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Agronomists introduce two specialized cane varieties engineered with deeper root architecture and 14% higher sucrose accumulation to shield outgrowers from variable rainfall patterns.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:11:49 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage Unveils Expanded Naturalized Forest Paddocks and Interactive Canopy Boardwalks]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Zoological authorities complete a major wildlife welfare upgrade, opening lush woodland enclosures and elevated viewing platforms that allow visitors to observe elephant herd socialization responsibly.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:11:22 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kitulgala Eco-Adventure Hub Launches 2026 National White-Water Kayaking and River Rafting Championship Trials]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Over 70 professional paddlers and river guides from across Sri Lanka contest treacherous Grade 3 and Grade 4 rapids on the Kelani River in competitive slalom and sprint disciplines.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:28:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NAITA Kegalle Campus Launches Certified Precision Cinnamon Peeling and Value-Addition Academy]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A state-of-the-art training centre in Mawanella enrolls 180 rural youths into an NVQ-certified program teaching automated quill peeling, grading standards, and essential oil extraction.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:20:55 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sabaragamuwa Cultural Heritage Centre Hosts Traditional Hevishi and Geta Bera Percussion Masterclass]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Master temple drummers mentor 120 aspiring young musicians in ancient ritual rhythms, intricate acoustic cadences, and classical percussive compositions at the Kegalle Town Hall.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Export Agriculture Department Deploys Automated Micro-Climate Weather Telemetry for Mawanella Spice Growers]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Digital agro-meteorology stations installed across 28 spice smallholder clusters provide real-time humidity, rainfall, and leaf-wetness alerts to combat fungal blight in cardamom and clove crops.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:13:31 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[University of Jaffna Faculty of Technology Launches Northern Youth AI and Agri-Tech Incubation Labs]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The University of Jaffna Faculty of Technology at Ariviyal Nagar unveils an innovation incubation centre offering specialized coding, robotics, and precision agricultural telemetry training for regional graduates.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:48:47 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Northern Fishery Export Drive Expands as Karainagar Boatyard and Myliddy Harbour Anchor Modern Fleet Services]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The revitalized Karainagar Boatyard and modern processing facilities at Myliddy Fishery Harbour in Jaffna expand multi-day vessel maintenance and sea cucumber cold storage to boost foreign exchange earnings.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:48:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Kandy National Hospital Expands Interventional Cardiology Unit and Monsoon Respiratory Care Triage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The National Hospital Kandy inaugurates a newly upgraded catheterization laboratory and a specialized respiratory triage wing to treat complex cardiovascular cases and seasonal viral illnesses across the Central Province.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:48:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Central Cultural Fund and Temple of the Tooth Launch Comprehensive Digital Heritage Preservation Project]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Central Cultural Fund in collaboration with the Sri Dalada Maligawa unveils high-resolution 3D laser photogrammetry scanning and digital palm-leaf manuscript archives to preserve ancient Kandyan religious antiquities.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:47:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[NIFS Hantana Unveils High-Purity Vein Graphite Nanomaterials for Advanced Battery Energy Storage]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Scientists at the National Institute of Fundamental Studies in Hantana develop an eco-friendly purification protocol for Sri Lankan vein graphite, producing high-grade graphene anodes for electric vehicle battery systems.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:46:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[RDA Accelerates Kandy Urban Corridor Upgrades and Getambe Flyover Traffic Integration]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Road Development Authority completes key structural phases of the Getambe flyover intersection and William Gopallawa Mawatha widening to eliminate chronic bottlenecks along the main entry corridor into Kandy city.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[University of Peradeniya Ranked First in Sri Lanka in 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Sustainability Rankings]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The University of Peradeniya achieves the top national ranking and advances in global standings in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings, recognizing its campus forest canopy preservation, solar microgrids, and water conservation systems.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:46:11 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coast Conservation Department and Jaffna Municipal Council Fortify Pannai Causeway Against Monsoon Lagoon Surges]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Civil protection teams install reinforced geotextile revetments and expanded culvert drainage along the Pannai causeway connecting Jaffna town to Mandaitivu and Kayts to prevent seawater flooding.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:44:42 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Northern Provincial Council Administration Reviews Jaffna Peninsula Potable Water Supply and Solar Desalination Progress]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Northern Provincial administrators convene a statutory planning council to review pipeline expansions from the River for Jaffna project and small-scale solar reverse osmosis units in outlying island communities.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:43:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Agricultural Insurance Board Commences Maha Season Crop Compensation and Climate Buffer Payouts for Rajarata Farmers]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Irrigation Department Deploys Pipe Distribution Networks and Silt Extraction Across 15 Ancient Cascade Tanks in Anuradhapura]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Under a Rs. 52 million rehabilitation program, the Irrigation Department and Sri Lanka Army engineers remove deep silt and install automated demand-managed pipe distribution networks across Rajarata tank cascades.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Atamasthana Sacred City Conservation Unveils Restored Ancient Moonstones and Pilgrim Green Corridors]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Archaeology and the Atamasthana Planning Committee complete micro-chemical stone consolidation on Anuradhapura moonstones while opening shaded, eco-friendly pilgrim walkways.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:41:30 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Department of Wildlife Conservation Erects Community-Managed Smart Solar Fences to Mitigate Rajarata Human-Elephant Conflict]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A 42-kilometer community-maintained smart electric fence energized by solar cells is completed along village-forest borders in Galenbindunuwewa and Kahatagasdigiliya to safeguard farming families and wild elephants.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:41:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pigeon Island National Park Unveils Regulated Eco-Snorkeling Underwater Trails and Live Coral Guided Tours]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Wildlife and marine conservation authorities introduce zoned eco-friendly snorkeling routes, mandatory briefing protocols, and plastic-free park rules to protect fragile staghorn coral reefs off Nilaveli.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:39:23 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Trincomalee Harbour Hosts All-Island Open Coastal Regatta and Beach Volleyball Championships]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[RDA Completes Reconstruction of Critical Coastal Bridges Along Trincomalee-Batticaloa A15 Transport Arterial]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Road Development Authority completes dual-lane concrete bridge replacements and tidal flood revetments along the A15 highway, ensuring resilient transportation between Trincomalee and eastern coastal hubs.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wayamba Heritage Academy Showcases Historic Kohomba Kankariya Drumming and Vannam Percussion Symphony]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Master percussionists and traditional dance ensembles from across Kurunegala gather at the Wayamba Cultural Complex to present rare Kohomba Kankariya ritual rhythms and melodic Vannam drum orchestrations.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:38:04 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Coconut Development Authority Expands Kurunegala Export Clusters with High-Yield Intercropping and Virgin Oil Processing]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Coconut Development Authority and Coconut Research Institute launch new technical processing hubs across Kurunegala's Coconut Triangle to manufacture certified organic virgin coconut oil and premium coconut water.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:37:44 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Wayamba University Makandura Agronomists Develop Drought-Resilient Biochar Composts for Tropical Plantation Soils]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Agricultural researchers at Wayamba University Makandura formulate an engineered biochar compost utilizing coconut husk waste that retains 40% more soil moisture and enhances nutrient uptake in dry sandy loams.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:37:17 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Department of Technical Education and Training launches certified NVQ Level 4 and 5 hybrid and electric vehicle maintenance courses at Kurunegala Technical College to upskill provincial vocational students.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:36:37 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[More than 600 junior student-athletes from Kurunegala and Puttalam districts compete in sprint finals, field events, and under-17 cricket tournament championships at Welagedara Stadium.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:35:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Ruhunu Ceylon Cinnamon Producers Secure European GI Export Contracts Across Matara Clusters]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Smallholder spice cooperatives across Kamburupitiya and Akuressa ink premium export agreements under the European Union Geographical Indication seal for certified pure Ceylon cinnamon.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:00:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Marine rangers and the Sri Lanka Coast Guard implement vessel speed limits, safe observation distances, and upgraded lifesaving protocols across Mirissa's world-famous cetacean transit corridor.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:59:43 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Irrigation engineers activate automated flood discharge pumps at Thalgahagoda and Panadugama as Nilwala River water levels swell across Akuressa, Malimbada, and Kamburupitiya.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Beeralu Lace Weavers and Ambalangoda Mask Artisans Unveil Living Heritage Fair in Galle]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Master bobbin-lace makers and traditional mask sculptors gather at Galle Fort for an interactive craft exhibition preserving intangible southern artisanal traditions.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:58:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Disaster response units and irrigation engineers fortify river bunds and monitor rising tributary levels in Bulathsinhala and Palindanuwara as Kuda Ganga reaches minor flood thresholds.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 16:55:49 GMT</pubDate>
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