AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLPL Turmoil: Sri Lanka Cricket and rights holder IPG have terminated Sports Commune’s Jaffna Kings franchise deal after financial breaches and the arrest of co-owner Manjot Kalra, taking full operational control while confirming the team will still play in LPL 2026 under the same name. Climate Shock: Sri Lanka is bracing for severe drought followed by widespread flooding as El Niño peaks, with officials urging careful use of potable water until the north-east monsoon in October. Public Health: Dengue continues to surge, with health authorities citing mosquito breeding linked to last year’s cyclone impacts and reporting cases crossing 79,000. Legal Education: Prof. G.L. Peiris says he will set up a legal research trust for the University of Colombo Faculty of Law and Sri Lanka Law College, funded through his book royalties. Local Transport: Sri Lanka Railways will start a new Colombo Fort–Thalaimannar Port train service from July 24, with air-conditioned first-class compartments and early-morning departures. Governance Debate: Opposition leaders are discussing the proposed Supreme Court judges’ retirement age changes. Port City Safety: The Chinese Embassy has asked Sri Lankan authorities to investigate a Port City clash involving Chinese nationals and protect their rights.
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