[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-shell":3,"taxonomy":4,"article-63rd-asia-pacific-broadcasting-union-general-assembly-opens-in-colombo":5,"cover-media-63rd-asia-pacific-broadcasting-union-general-assembly-opens-in-colombo":30,"comments-63rd-asia-pacific-broadcasting-union-general-assembly-opens-in-colombo":42,"breaking":47,"related-63rd-asia-pacific-broadcasting-union-general-assembly-opens-in-colombo":51},[4,4],true,{"data":6},{"id":7,"lang":8,"title":9,"subtitle":10,"slug":11,"excerpt":12,"html":13,"readingTimeSec":14,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":18,"tagIds":19,"authorIds":20,"coverMediaId":21,"galleryMediaIds":22,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":23,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":26,"relatedArticleIds":29},"6ae77f963b462735d0371879","en","63rd Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union General Assembly opens in Colombo",null,"63rd-asia-pacific-broadcasting-union-general-assembly-opens-in-colombo","The opening ceremony of the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was held in Colombo this morning (01), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.   Representatives...","\u003Cp>The opening ceremony of the 63rd General Assembly of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) was held in Colombo this morning (01) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Representatives from 225 electronic media organisations across 66 countries affiliated with the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union are participating in the conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extensive discussions are due on technological advancements in the regional media industry, sports broadcasting and media content, and current challenges facing the sector, including the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the media and cyber security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several technical and expert committee sessions were also held on 30 and 31 October, alongside the General Assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A commemorative memento was presented to President Dissanayake to mark his participation in the opening ceremony of the General Assembly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath, foreign ambassadors, government officials, heads of the security forces and media industry representatives also attended the event.\u003C\u002Fp>",41,"standard","published","6a8de2d51984b727d3b0b545",[17],[],[],"6ae77f963b462735d0371875",[],"2026-11-01T18:00:51.000Z",false,"public",{"views":27,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":27},53,0,[],{"data":31},{"id":21,"url":32,"width":33,"height":34,"variants":35,"alt":10,"caption":10,"credit":10},"https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newsradio.lk\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Ff12acc67-2db5-4642-8c04-df90bb0cbf56\u002Foriginal.jpg",800,595,[36],{"key":37,"width":38,"height":39,"format":40,"url":41},"thumb",320,238,"webp","https:\u002F\u002Fapi.newsradio.lk\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002Ff12acc67-2db5-4642-8c04-df90bb0cbf56\u002Fthumb.webp",{"data":43,"meta":44},[],{"total":28,"page":45,"limit":46,"hasMore":24},1,30,{"data":48},{"articles":49,"ticker":50},[],[],{"data":52},[53,68,85,100,114,129,145,161],{"id":54,"lang":8,"title":55,"subtitle":10,"slug":56,"excerpt":57,"html":58,"readingTimeSec":59,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":60,"tagIds":61,"authorIds":62,"coverMediaId":63,"galleryMediaIds":64,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":65,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":66,"relatedArticleIds":67},"6ae86d6a3b462735d03902e7","Sri Lanka promotes Expo 2027 at two-day London business programme","sri-lanka-promotes-expo-2027-at-two-day-london-business-programme","The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom, conducted a two-day business outreach programme in London on October 21 and 22 to promote...","\u003Cp>The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the United Kingdom, held a two-day business outreach programme in London on October 21 and 22 to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 and attract UK businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The programme included a Business and Investment Forum, a networking session and bilateral business meetings. Approximately 140 British buyers, investors and business representatives attended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe led the Sri Lankan delegation. At the forum, Samarasinghe highlighted Sri Lanka's economic growth of 5% in both 2024 and 2025 and outlined the country's economic reforms and investment opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>EDB Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe highlighted Sri Lanka's export potential and invited UK businesses to explore trade, sourcing and investment opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sri Lanka Expo 2027 is scheduled to be held from January 14 to 17, 2027, providing a platform for Sri Lankan exporters, manufacturers and service providers to connect with international buyers and investors.\u003C\u002Fp>",44,[17],[],[],"6ae86d6a3b462735d03902e3",[],"2026-11-02T10:32:25.000Z",{"views":45,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":28},[],{"id":69,"lang":8,"title":70,"subtitle":10,"slug":71,"excerpt":72,"html":73,"readingTimeSec":74,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":75,"tagIds":76,"authorIds":77,"coverMediaId":78,"galleryMediaIds":79,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":80,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":81,"relatedArticleIds":84},"6ae8280c3b462735d03867a6","Four new houses handed over to low-income families in Puttalam","four-new-houses-handed-over-to-low-income-families-in-puttalam","Four newly constructed houses for selected low-income families in the Mahakumbukkadawala Divisional Secretariat Division in Puttalam District were handed over under the patronage of Minister of Public Administr...","\u003Cp>Selected low-income families in the Mahakumbukkadawala Divisional Secretariat Division in Puttalam District were handed four newly constructed houses on October 30 under the patronage of Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Professor Chandana Abayarathna.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The houses were built under the national programme “A Place of Your Own – A Beautiful Life”, implemented islandwide by the National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), with a financial allocation of Rs. 1 million for each house. The programme aims to fulfil the housing aspirations of low-income families by providing them with permanent homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four houses, constructed in the Mohoriya, Daluwegama and Mahakumbukkadawala Grama Niladhari divisions, were handed over to the beneficiary families. Housing construction activities under the programme are also underway in several other Divisional Secretariat divisions in Puttalam District.\u003C\u002Fp>",35,[17],[],[],"6ae8280c3b462735d03867a2",[],"2026-11-02T06:02:41.000Z",{"views":82,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":83},26,25,[],{"id":86,"lang":8,"title":87,"subtitle":10,"slug":88,"excerpt":89,"html":90,"readingTimeSec":46,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":91,"tagIds":92,"authorIds":93,"coverMediaId":94,"galleryMediaIds":95,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":96,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":97,"relatedArticleIds":99},"6ae80b513b462735d0382caa","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrives in Antigua for CHOGM 2026","prime-minister-dr-harini-amarasuriya-arrives-in-antigua-for-chogm-2026","Mon, Nov 2, 2026\t\t\t          Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived at V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua on 02nd of November to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOG...","\u003Cp>Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya arrived on 2 November 2026 at V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua to participate in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr. Michael Joseph, Minister of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs of Antigua and Barbuda, received the Prime Minister after she arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prime Minister is also scheduled to participate in the Commonwealth Women’s Forum during her visit.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6ae80b513b462735d0382ca6",[],"2026-11-02T03:55:09.000Z",{"views":98,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":98},22,[],{"id":101,"lang":8,"title":102,"subtitle":10,"slug":103,"excerpt":104,"html":105,"readingTimeSec":46,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":106,"tagIds":107,"authorIds":108,"coverMediaId":109,"galleryMediaIds":110,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":111,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":112,"relatedArticleIds":113},"6ae80b533b462735d0382cb5","Showers or thundershowers expected in most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m.","showers-or-thundershowers-expected-in-most-parts-of-the-island-after-100-pm-4","Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinc...","\u003Cp>Several places in most parts of the island will have showers or thundershowers after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and North-central provinces and in Trincomalee and Mullaitivu districts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showers may occur in the Western and Southern provinces during the morning too. The general public is requested to take adequate precautions to minimize damage caused by temporary localized strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and in Kurunegala and Anuradhapura districts during the early hours of the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6a985ebe55750bd6c4a636fb",[],"2026-11-02T03:41:34.000Z",{"views":83,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":83},[],{"id":115,"lang":8,"title":116,"subtitle":10,"slug":117,"excerpt":118,"html":119,"readingTimeSec":120,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":121,"tagIds":122,"authorIds":123,"coverMediaId":124,"galleryMediaIds":125,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":126,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":127,"relatedArticleIds":128},"6ae78cac3b462735d0372bd3","Preliminary meeting of ‘An Evening with Diplomats’ held for Central Province","preliminary-meeting-of-an-evening-with-diplomats-held-for-central-province","A preliminary meeting of the diplomatic engagement programme, ‘An Evening with Diplomats’, aimed at attracting foreign investment and expanding international market opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Centra...","\u003Cp>A preliminary meeting of the diplomatic engagement programme ‘An Evening with Diplomats’ was held on 30 October at the Central Provincial Council Auditorium. The programme is aimed at attracting foreign investment and expanding international market opportunities for entrepreneurs in the Central Province.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ambassadors and representatives from five ASEAN member countries—Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand—took part. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) promotes economic, political, social and cultural cooperation among countries in Southeast Asia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The initiative seeks to accelerate the development of the tourism, agriculture and small business sectors in the province by strengthening international partnerships and creating new opportunities for local entrepreneurs. It aims to promote tourism in the Central Province, attract foreign investment to develop the agricultural and small business sectors, and establish international business connections to help local entrepreneurs access global markets.\u003C\u002Fp>",37,[17],[],[],"6ae78cac3b462735d0372bcf",[],"2026-11-01T18:09:52.000Z",{"views":27,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":27},[],{"id":130,"lang":8,"title":131,"subtitle":10,"slug":132,"excerpt":133,"html":134,"readingTimeSec":135,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":136,"tagIds":137,"authorIds":138,"coverMediaId":139,"galleryMediaIds":140,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":141,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":142,"relatedArticleIds":144},"6ae78c943b462735d0372b30","2,819 nurses appointed as Grade III officers at Temple Trees","2819-nurses-appointed-as-grade-iii-officers-at-temple-trees","Appointment letters were presented to 2,819 trainee nurses from the 2020 student nursing cohort, who completed the three-year Higher Diploma course at nursing colleges under the Ministry of Health and Mass Medi...","\u003Cp>Appointment letters for 2,819 trainee nurses from the 2020 student nursing cohort were presented at Temple Trees this morning (01), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The nurses, who completed the three-year Higher Diploma course at nursing colleges under the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, were recruited to the Sri Lankan health service as Grade III nursing officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officers appointed today had sat the GCE Advanced Level examination in the Science and Mathematics streams in 2019 and 2020. They entered 16 nursing colleges across the island in 2023 and successfully completed the Higher Diploma course. They will be assigned to hospitals and healthcare institutions across the island administered by the central government and provincial councils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Promotion letters were also presented at the ceremony, under the patronage of the President, to 76 Grade I nursing officers (Hospital Services) for promotion to the Special Grade of nursing officers (Hospital Services).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Addressing the event, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa said that steps had been expedited to fill vacancies in order to address staff shortages across the country's hospital system and provide the public with a higher-quality healthcare service. Dr Jayatissa noted that, since 2017, the Ministry had given special attention to filling vacancies in the nursing service. He further stated that, in line with the health policy and strategic plans for the next decade (2025–2035), staffing requirements had been forecast using scientific data. Accordingly, arrangements had been made, subject to the approval of the Department of Management Services of the Ministry of Finance, to recruit 13,000 personnel to the nursing service over the three-year period from 2027 to 2029.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deputy Minister of Health Dr Hansaka Wijemuni, Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media Dr Anil Jasinghe, and several additional secretaries, deputy directors-general and other ministry officials attended the event.\u003C\u002Fp>",83,[17],[],[],"6ae78c943b462735d0372b2c",[],"2026-11-01T18:07:18.000Z",{"views":143,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":143},49,[],{"id":146,"lang":8,"title":147,"subtitle":10,"slug":148,"excerpt":149,"html":150,"readingTimeSec":151,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":152,"tagIds":153,"authorIds":154,"coverMediaId":155,"galleryMediaIds":156,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":157,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":158,"relatedArticleIds":160},"6ae78cad3b462735d0372bdd","China grants Rs. 3,933 million for first phase of 14-bridge reconstruction after Ditwah disaster","china-grants-rs-3933-million-for-first-phase-of-14-bridge-reconstruction-after-ditwah-disaster","More than 400 locations in the country’s road network have been damaged due to the Ditwah disaster, and restoring these damaged infrastructure facilities while ensuring safe transportation for the public remain...","\u003Cp>The first phase of a special project to reconstruct 14 bridges damaged by the Ditwah disaster was officially launched today (01) near the Bemulla Bridge in Gampaha, with full grant assistance from the Government of China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Government of China has provided a full grant of Rs. 3,933 million (Chinese Yuan 79 million) for the first phase. Main construction work is scheduled to be completed within 18 months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake, who attended the launch, stated that more than 400 locations in the country’s road network have been damaged due to the Ditwah disaster. He said restoring these damaged infrastructure facilities while ensuring safe transportation for the public remains a key responsibility of the Government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ministry of Transport stated that the project will be implemented in two phases, with nine bridges reconstructed under the first phase and a further five under the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An agreement for implementation of the project was also signed today. The Ambassador of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaxiang, signed on behalf of the Chinese Government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Government also expressed its gratitude to the Government and people of China, as well as all friendly countries that extended their support to Sri Lanka from the outset of the disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>",56,[17],[],[],"6ae78cad3b462735d0372bd9",[],"2026-11-01T18:06:11.000Z",{"views":159,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":159},51,[],{"id":162,"lang":8,"title":163,"subtitle":10,"slug":164,"excerpt":165,"html":166,"readingTimeSec":46,"seo":10,"type":15,"status":16,"primaryCategoryId":17,"categoryIds":167,"tagIds":168,"authorIds":169,"coverMediaId":170,"galleryMediaIds":171,"videoUrl":10,"publishedAt":172,"isBreaking":24,"isFeatured":24,"isPinned":24,"allowComments":4,"visibility":25,"location":10,"stats":173,"relatedArticleIds":175},"6ae77f973b462735d037188b","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departs for CHOGM 2026","prime-minister-dr-harini-amarasuriya-departs-for-chogm-2026","Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka yesterday(31) from Bandaranaike International Airport to attend the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled to be held in St. Jo...","\u003Cp>Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya left Sri Lanka from Bandaranaike International Airport on the 31st to attend the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), scheduled to be held in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The visit runs from 31 October to 6 November 2026. The Prime Minister is scheduled to engage with Commonwealth leaders and participate in discussions on matters of mutual interest to Commonwealth member states.\u003C\u002Fp>",[17],[],[],"6ae77f973b462735d0371887",[],"2026-11-01T18:03:11.000Z",{"views":174,"uniqueViews":28,"shares":28,"comments":28,"likes":28,"trendScore":174},57,[]]