AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoColombo Flooding: Heavy rain left roads under water and slowed traffic; Thimbirigasyaya recorded 146.6mm by 6am, the country’s highest reading. A special meeting was called to address the impact. Tax Relief: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the 2027 Budget will raise the PAYE tax-free threshold again, but has not given a new figure. ADB Funding: Sri Lanka signed agreements for $200 million in loans, split between water security and climate resilience, and skills development. Political Developments: The Election Commission withdrew recognition of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party. The Government has also said it is ready to amend its proposed Organised Crime Bill amid concerns over expanded police powers. Wildlife: A court will rule on November 18 on a request for an independent foreign team to examine the death of tusker Kawanthissa, who had a gunshot wound to his leg.
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