AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoNegombo Prison Probe: Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Commission has launched a wide investigation into the Negombo Prison violence, including deaths and injuries, allegations of torture, and the denial of access to Welikada Prison during an unannounced visit; it says no conclusions have been reached yet. Dengue Safety Push: The Education Ministry says students may wear clothing that covers arms and legs to reduce mosquito bites, while a special mosquito control programme begins across 60 high-risk dengue zones, including 23 in the Western Province. Consumer Crackdown: The Consumer Affairs Authority raided four train canteens over overpriced goods, including a water bottle marked Rs. 120 sold for Rs. 150, and warned of legal action. Digital Finance Moves: Bank of Ceylon launched “BOC Flex – Tap & Pay,” Sri Lanka’s mobile wallet-based contactless payments solution, and SLICGL introduced “Beechat,” a trilingual generative AI insurance assistant. Agriculture Policy Shift: Sri Lanka removed restrictions on surplus rice use, allowing value-added products like beer, wine, biscuits, cakes and animal feed from excess paddy. Port City Update: Colombo Port City is entering a “crucial phase” with fresh FDI commitments and more projects moving from construction toward commercial operations.
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