Economy & FX Pressure: SJB MP Harsha de Silva warns Sri Lanka’s dollar demand will rise as vehicle letters of credit hit the market, saying weak market confidence is driving importers to seek dollars early while exporters hold back; he also flags further fuel price hikes if subsidies are cut and warns removing export cess could hurt local producers. Public Finance Accountability: The AG’s Department told Parliament that the “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” fund set up after the Ditawah devastation has not been properly established or utilised, with donations sitting in a Treasury special account—raising audit and governance questions. Health Workforce: Health Ministry issues a gazette call for 3,000 additional student nurses, aiming to reach 13,600 new nurses by 2029. Health Capacity Gap: Apeksha Hospital says Sri Lanka has only four leukemia/BMT specialists for 15,000–18,000 annual cancer cases, urging urgent specialist expansion. Energy Transition: HayWind’s Mannar wind farm hit a milestone as the first 25MW turbines arrived at Trincomalee Port, with transport to Mannar expected over the next three months. Trade & Industry: EDB and NMRA launch a push to lift pharma exports, targeting USD 100m, while a separate report notes textile/garment exports remain a key industrial export driver. Sports (ODI): Sri Lanka took a 1-0 lead over West Indies, winning the first ODI by 41 runs at Sabina Park with Nissanka (79) and Mendis (72) leading 303/7. Regional Security: Sri Lanka confirms three workers were injured in the Kuwait airport attack and are hospitalised.