Detention Update: Former intelligence chief Suresh Sallay remains in Colombo National Hospital under remand custody, with his wife Manori Sallay saying he is refusing food and is on saline, as lawyers handle next steps after reports of a hunger strike and police denial of mistreatment. Child Protection Oversight: The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus ordered authorities to ensure investigations in an Anuradhapura abuse case follow court orders, urging faster forensic/medical reports and monitoring proceedings across Anuradhapura, Attanagalla and Dambulla to reduce repeated trauma for the victim. Wildlife & Land Use: Sri Lanka’s government cleared three long-blocked elephant corridors—Wetahirakanda, Hadapanagala and Koholankala—blaming past unplanned development and land allocations, and plans “Elephant Enrichment Zones” to ease human-elephant conflict. Markets & Finance: CBSL said the financial system stayed resilient in 1Q 2026 despite risks, while the CSE ended the week under pressure with ASPI down and foreign outflows reported; meanwhile LB Finance crossed Rs. 25b pre-tax profit in FY26 and Commercial Bank opened a Port City Colombo branch. Insurance & Compliance: Amana Takaful added two independent directors, Allianz expanded access via Dedigama branches, and IRCSL ran an awareness session with FIU on the National Risk Assessment update.