Police Reform Push: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake vowed to upgrade Sri Lanka Police with a new promotion scheme, uniforms, risk allowances, better infrastructure and recruitment, warning corrupt officers to “cast away your fear” or leave the uniform. Electric Rail Plan: Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayaka said construction of the long-awaited electric railway network is expected to start by May/June next year, with electrification of key commuter corridors targeted for completion by 2030 and upgraded stations with modern passenger facilities. UN Human Rights Pressure: A UN report urges Sri Lanka to speed up legal and institutional reforms, saying the reform “momentum” hasn’t yet translated into change, while noting continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and ongoing concerns over arbitrary arrests and custodial violence. Dengue Alert Abroad: Hawaiʻi health officials reported dengue virus detected in Hilo wastewater but said there are no active cases currently tracked. Local Courts & Justice Debate: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka told the Supreme Court it will not file post-hearing written submissions in Special Determination petitions after the court refused an oral right of reply. Market Watch: Colombo Stock Exchange indices rose as broad-based buying lifted both benchmarks, with ASPI up 0.33% and turnover at LKR 2.45bn. Tourism Spotlight: Sri Lanka’s High Commission in Johannesburg promoted the island’s attractions at a local market event, drawing strong interest from visitors.