Maritime Safety: Sri Lanka’s Meteorology Department warned multi-day fishing vessels to expect rough seas and strong south-westerly winds over the next 24 hours, with gusts reaching 50–60 kmph in several coastal stretches. Women’s Cricket: Sri Lanka pulled off a major Women’s T20 World Cup upset, stunning defending champions New Zealand by five wickets as Nilakshika Silva made 54* and Kaushini Nuthyangana supported the chase. Export Push: The Central Bank backed an export-led recovery, unveiling the National Export Development Plan 2026–2030 aimed at lifting export earnings to US$36bn by 2030 and tackling competitiveness barriers. Dengue Drive: Health authorities launched a nationwide dengue prevention push after warnings of a new virus strain, with hospitals under pressure as cases rise. Migrant Workers Support: Sri Lanka launched the “LankaKonect” app to help migrant workers submit complaints, track cases, and access support services worldwide. Public Service Tech: Police introduced a QR code-based community feedback portal to improve complaints and service delivery at police stations. Road Safety: Ahead of stricter seat-belt enforcement from June 20, a racing driver urged all passengers to buckle up every trip. Defence Aid: India donated military equipment and a trauma care system worth over US$5m to the Sri Lanka Army. Investment Climate: Indonesia’s envoy said Sri Lanka’s investment rules must be transparent and private-sector friendly to attract more investors.