AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSecond Test Cricket: Lahiru Udara struck a maiden Test century (188) and shared a 215-run stand with Kamindu Mendis (84) as Sri Lanka finished day one on 338/5 against West Indies in Antigua, with the second new ball due to shape the next session. Customs Revenue: Sri Lanka Customs collected Rs. 1,373.7 billion in the first half of 2026, beating its target by Rs. 313 billion, though automobile-sector revenue dipped due to import restrictions. Port City Investment: Port City Colombo secured a US$300 million FDI commitment as Sri Lanka pushes to turn the zone into a regional financial hub. Health & Safety: HelpAge plans 3,000 free cataract surgeries before year-end, while police warned they will take action against pedestrians using headphones/earphones on roads. Governance & Rights: The UN human rights office says Sri Lanka’s draft Anti-Terrorism Bill keeps and expands PTA-style shortcomings, urging major redrafting. Sports/Local Life: A Sri Lanka–Thailand Society Poson event donated pregnancy kits to 30 expectant mothers in Mihintale. Court Update: Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda was granted bail in the Yoshitha Rajapaksa recruitment corruption case.
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