Dengue Update: Sri Lanka’s dengue toll has climbed to 42 deaths, with 62,422 cases reported so far; reporting has eased in Galle, Matara, Ratnapura and Kegalle, while Colombo, Gampaha and Puttalam remain high-risk, and special control operations continue in 23 Western Province MOH areas. Negombo Prison Riot: The Negombo Prison violence has killed 27 people, including seven officers, with over 100 injured; officials say the unrest began among inmates linked to drug trafficking and organized crime, and a committee has been appointed to probe the clashes. Digital VAT Warnings: EY cautions that Sri Lanka’s proposed digital VAT regime could create confusion over what portion of payments platforms must tax, raising compliance costs and hurting investment appeal unless clearer guidance is issued. Elections Cost Debate: PAFFREL says scrapping indelible ink could save nearly Rs. 100 million per election, arguing the ink and station-level staffing costs are no longer justified. Navy Leadership: Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera has been appointed Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. Agriculture Oversight: President Dissanayake ordered mapping of all irrigation rehabilitation projects and faster action on delayed foreign-funded agriculture projects. Cricket (Windies vs Sri Lanka): West Indies secured a rare Test series win over Sri Lanka after the second Test ended in a rain-affected draw.