AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLPL Corruption Crackdown: Sri Lanka police arrested Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra hours before the Lanka Premier League opener, alleging he tried to bribe a player with Rs. 9.5 million; Sri Lanka Cricket says the tournament will go ahead and promises “zero tolerance” while cooperating with the sports anti-corruption probe. ICC Anti-Doping: Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz received a three-month ICC ban for a cannabis-related substance (Carboxy-THC), backdated to May 1, with a possible reduction to one month after rehabilitation. Forced Labour Import Ban: An explainer says Sri Lanka’s new ban on importing goods made with forced labour was triggered by U.S. tariff threats, requiring certified compliance documents for customs. Power Costs Probe: A Presidential Commission of Inquiry revealed substandard coal imports added over Rs. 4.5 billion in extra costs in four months, with Norochcholai unable to meet grid demand and other plants reportedly relying on diesel. Dog Population Plan: Sri Lanka became the first country to complete the LEAP Dog programme, drafting a national humane dog management plan for an estimated 2.5 million dogs. Health Watch: Dengue keeps surging, with cases reported above 72,000 and Western Province leading. Sports Losses & Politics: Sri Lankan shares fell for a third straight week, while Canada’s High Commissioner met former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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