AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPolice Modernisation & Anti-Drug Push: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ordered faster modernisation of the Sri Lanka Police and tighter coordination across rehabilitation centres under the “A Nation United” drive to tackle the drug menace. Public Transport Upgrade: Sri Lanka Transport Board moves toward card-based bus fare payments, aiming for smoother service and better competition. Illegal Gambling Crackdown: TRCSL directed telecom firms to block 146 unlicensed online gambling sites, citing offences under the 2025 Gaming Regulatory Authority Act. Financial Watch: Central Bank named 26 companies/apps tied to prohibited pyramid schemes, warning the public to avoid them. Markets: Colombo Stock Exchange extended gains for a second day, with ASPI and S&P SL20 rising despite foreign outflows. Fishermen Row: India urged Sri Lanka to release detained Indian fishermen and boats, calling it a humanitarian issue during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s talks in Colombo. Cricket Calendar: ACC confirmed Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai (Aug 28–Sep 13), with Sri Lanka in Group B and India set to face Pakistan on Sep 5.
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