Child Safety Online: Sri Lanka’s Women and Child Affairs Ministry says Facebook and other social media groups are allegedly being used to trade sexual videos and private photos of women and children, including via fake accounts and even attempts to sell images of family members; investigators have been referred to police units for further action, while officials urge parents to closely monitor children’s online use. Digital Youth Policy: A psychiatrist warns that excessive online gaming, cyberbullying and early exposure to gambling content can harm children’s sleep, education and mental well-being, as smartphones and digital payments make such risks easier to reach. Heritage & Tourism: Cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara’s 120-year-old heritage villa in Galle Fort has been restored after years of careful repairs and is now getting international attention, blending modern living with preserved architecture. Environment & Lifestyle: Authorities launched an urgent action plan to tackle worsening pollution at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya, including reactivating a natural 13-pond treatment system to filter runoff and wastewater. Culture Diplomacy: Sri Lanka’s Culture Minister met Russia’s culture deputy in Moscow to propose 70 cultural initiatives for the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations, spanning literature, arts, heritage, museums, film, music and education. Governance & Culture of Care: Supreme Court Justice Yasantha Kodagoda says Sri Lanka’s courts are drowning in cases and calls for more use of negotiation, mediation and arbitration instead of defaulting to litigation. Sports & Identity: India’s coach Gautam Gambhir praised Team India’s character after the 2nd Test vs Sri Lanka ended in a draw, with Sonal Dinusha singled out for standout centuries.