AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoYouth Cricket in Colombo: Kushagra Ojha’s unbeaten 103 powered India U-19 to 253/3 on Day 1 of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka U-19, after an early 0-2 wobble; Yashbardhan Chauhan made 78 and Manal Chauhan 55* as rain cut play to 65 overs. Dengue Prevention Push: Universities are being urged to strengthen dengue surveillance and prevention with new clinical management and surveillance guidelines, as health officials warn clusters can form in dense student areas. Travel Rules Update: Taiwan has suspended tourist visa applications from Sri Lankan nationals, though visas may still be possible under official invitations, business, family visits, vessel joining, or medical treatment. Port of Colombo Financing: IFC and HSBC committed up to $40m to modernize and decarbonize South Asia Gateway Terminals, including new ship-to-shore cranes to boost efficiency. Money Laundering Compliance: Sri Lanka’s FIU imposed Rs. 14.6m in administrative penalties on 11 firms for breaches of the Financial Transactions Reporting Act. Markets: Sri Lankan shares fell 0.9% as communication services and healthcare stocks dragged the CSE All-Share index. Sports Calendar: Samaposha Sri Lanka Schools Provincial Games begin tomorrow, with 35,000 athletes from 3,500 schools across 70 sports.
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