Renewable Energy & Culture: A 3MW ground-mounted solar project in Veyangoda was officially connected to Sri Lanka’s grid, part of a plan to add 300MW of renewables nationwide, with expected annual generation of 6.35 million kWh and thousands of tonnes of CO2 cuts. Politics & Identity: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told supporters that political dynasties are “old politics,” pushing a new culture after the 2024 election. Women’s Rights & Family Law: Women’s rights groups urged the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus to speed up overdue family law reforms, warning delays leave women and children exposed. Education & Youth Culture: The Education Ministry clarified its alcohol and drug prohibition in schools, with “big matches” like inter-school cricket reportedly set to get an exemption. Sacred Heritage Under Strain: A garbage pile collapse at Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) spotlighted ongoing waste-management failures at the pilgrimage site. Arts & Community: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya opened a Kurunegala educational and cultural exhibition festival focused on reviving Seven Korales traditions and boosting public arts engagement. Global Learning Pathways: EducationUSA University Fair 2026 opens free access for Sri Lankan students and parents to US admissions, scholarships, visas, and counselling. Cricket & Gender Spotlight: Sri Lanka named men’s and women’s squads for the Asian Games, underlining growing momentum for women’s cricket. Media & Regional Links: South Asian University signed an MOU with Colombo’s Regional Centre for Strategic Studies to build research networks and “Southasianess” among young people. International Culture Note: A Globe-trotter story says Sri Lanka “has my heart” after visiting all 195 countries.