AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Watch: PM Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka has managed the energy crisis through a “sustainable process” with the government bearing the cost, but warns the crisis is “still not over,” urging vigilance through Vesak Week and ordering energy conservation steps like appointing an “Energy Manager” in every government institution. Digital Security: A BBC investigation links Sri Lanka-linked social media networks to AI-made anti-immigration videos targeting the UK, with operators reportedly based across multiple countries. Trade & Payments: Sri Lanka pushes deeper ties with the UAE via ports, aviation and a possible bilateral economic agreement, while Sri Lanka and Nepal launch a cross-border QR payment link connecting LankaQR merchants with Nepal’s connectIPS. Cricket Governance: An ICC team is set to assess Sri Lanka Cricket after an interim committee was appointed, with reforms expected. Business & Sports: IPL 2026 sees CSK replace Khaleel Ahmed with Kuldip Yadav and RCB bring in Richard Gleeson for Nuwan Thushara.
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