Negombo Prison Probe: Postmortems from the July 5–6 clash at Negombo Remand Prison say several victims were tortured before death, with gunshot and severe assault injuries reported, and disturbing findings including broomstick fragments in some cases. Easter Bombings Investigation: Sri Lanka’s Easter 2019 bombing probe has taken a new turn, with allegations in parliament pointing to retired Major General Suresh Salle as a planner, while no formal charges have yet been filed. Health Backlog: Over 5,000 kidney stone patients are stuck in surgery queues; a new Mirigama National Kidney Stone Treatment Centre is set to open July 12 to cut waiting lists. District Development: President Anura Dissanayake says a separate contingency fund will be set up for every district in the upcoming Budget so urgent repairs won’t wait for central approvals. Digital Economy: Dialog Pay launches inside the MyDialog app, aiming to boost Lanka QR payments and financial services across 100,000+ retail outlets. Energy & Investment: Sri Lanka shifts from hydrogen plans to major green energy investments, while experts urge urgent overhaul of investment tax policies to stay competitive. Beira Lake Cleanup: A private-donor-funded seawater project is planned to improve Beira Lake’s polluted water quality. Sports & Culture: Sri Lanka U19 clinches a thrilling Youth ODI series win over India U19; meanwhile, veteran singer Mariazelle Goonetilleke has died at 68.