Corruption Crackdown: CIABOC says it arrested 32 state officials and public servants in the first four months of 2026, spanning education, law enforcement, the judiciary, local government and environmental agencies, while complaints rose to 2,686 by April. PTA, Rights & Expression: A protest in Colombo backs a Tamil musician detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act, with calls to repeal the PTA and protect freedom of speech. Easter Sunday Case: Sri Lanka’s public security minister told parliament that ex-intelligence chief Suresh Sallay directed the 2019 Easter attacks, identifying a Catholic church target; Sallay denies involvement and remains in custody amid hunger strike claims. Education Pressure: University teachers’ union warns state universities face a major lecturer shortage, risking quality in higher education. Culture & Coastal Stories: “Stories of the Sea: Voice of Mannar” brings coastal community memories and climate impacts to the stage through a regional creative collaboration. Tourism & Heritage: President Anura reviews faster implementation of the Galle City Development Project to boost the World Heritage city as a cultural and tourist hub. Tea Diplomacy: Sri Lanka’s embassy in Doha hosts “Flavours from Sri Lanka” to mark 159 years of Ceylon tea and 50 years of Qatar-Sri Lanka ties. Japan-UNDP Recovery: Japan and UNDP sign a cyclone Ditwah recovery project focused on disaster waste clearance and rebuilding community facilities.