Forced Labour Imports Crackdown: Sri Lanka has introduced new rules to block goods linked to forced labour after a US trade penalty, requiring importers to submit customs certification that products are not wholly or partly produced using forced labour. Judicial Appointments Pressure: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to speed up filling Supreme and Court of Appeal vacancies, warning delays are hurting justice and public confidence. Negombo Prison Violence Under Scrutiny: UN rights officials called the Negombo Prison violence “deeply alarming,” urging prompt, independent, transparent investigations and unrestricted access for the Human Rights Commission amid torture allegations. Dengue Drive: A special dengue eradication programme will start tomorrow across 60 high-risk zones, with cases reported at 67,143 and deaths at 47 so far this year. SME Push: CA Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange launched initiatives to strengthen the SME sector, including a creditworthiness rating framework and SME Connect awards. Digital & Transport Updates: Dialog Enterprise renewed its digital transformation partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters, while TruRout launched Sri Lanka’s first zero-commission ride-hailing platform with subscription-based driver earnings. Trade & Tourism Signals: Sri Lanka showcased itself at the WTO Open Day in Geneva, and Finch Foods opened a premium travel retail outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport.