Airport Expansion & Digitalisation: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake backed a long-term plan to lift Bandaranaike International Airport capacity to 24.2 million passengers by 2055, with terminal expansion and digitised airport services in 2027. Aviation Losses: Officials also reviewed options to fix heavy daily losses at Mattala International Airport, with investment proposals expected to be finalised by 2027. Coal Inquiry Fallout: Sri Lanka’s coal probe heard that substandard coal at Norochcholai caused major grid shortfalls, pushing extra generation costs above Rs. 4.5 billion in four months, including reliance on a plant shifted to diesel. Human Rights Oversight: HRCSL protested denial of access to Welikada Prison and raised concerns over alleged reprisals and ill-treatment of inmates transferred from Negombo. Migrant Workers Pension: The President ordered urgent steps to finalise a contributory pension scheme for Sri Lankan migrant workers for inclusion in the 2027 budget. Climate & Health: Government preparedness for possible El Niño impacts was discussed, while dengue control was intensified with a military-backed expansion as cases and deaths climb. Trade & Standards: SLAB began a fully digital accreditation push to boost international recognition. Regional Security: NSA Ajit Doval chaired BIMSTEC security chiefs’ talks in New Delhi, focusing on counterterrorism, cyber and maritime cooperation. International Ties: Türkiye offered to sell surveillance drones to Sri Lanka, with a technical team expected soon. Tourism/Industry Push: “Ceylon Tea Villages” (500) and a climate-resilience “Resilient Waves” fisheries programme were launched.