AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoIndia-Sri Lanka Test (Colombo): Dhruv Jurel stayed unbeaten on 115 as India declared on 503/9, then reduced Sri Lanka to 8/2 at stumps on Day 2 after rain and late strikes. Cricket Discipline: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were fined 25% of match fees and given demerit points after a heated on-field clash. Injury Watch: Jurel said Rishabh Pant’s right shoulder is being monitored by the physio, with hopes he can keep wickets on Day 3. Parliament/Finance: COPE probed Rs. 974 million in loans from HDFC to firms linked to former minister Daya Gamage, raising concerns over politically exposed recipients. Banking & AML: Sri Lanka’s FIU moves to tighten continuous customer due diligence and raise penalties under the new anti-money laundering regime. Energy Costs: PUCSL says tariff swings can be eased by cutting thermal power reliance and expanding renewables. Maritime/Geopolitics: Officials warn about Iranian tankers idling near Sri Lanka’s waters, while IMO talks seek action to free Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates. Easter Sunday Case: Verdict in the 2019 terror trial is set for September 22. Tourism: Jetstar launches non-stop Melbourne–Colombo flights, boosting Australian arrivals.
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