AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWomen’s Cricket: Chamari Athapaththu’s blistering start powered Sri Lanka to a 3-wicket win over Scotland, keeping semi-final hopes alive in the Women’s T20 World Cup, with the chase sealed in a tense finish. Men’s Cricket (Test): West Indies closed day two on 271/5 in reply to Sri Lanka’s 308, with Amir Jangoo (78) and Roston Chase (42) steering the hosts closer. Health: Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has hit epidemic levels, with cases crossing 50,000 as authorities step up hotspot clean-ups and public awareness. Economy & Energy: The ADB approved a $57.4m package for rooftop solar aggregation and virtual net metering to widen access to clean power. Finance Oversight: Parliament’s COPF will question Central Bank officials after President Dissanayake’s claim of nearly US$1bn lost via banking-system fraud. Business & Pharma: Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare will invest over $20m in a pharma plant in Horana to boost local medicine production. Governance: Cabinet approved removing indelible ink marking for elections, with election monitors saying it could save public funds. Security: Public Security Minister said 232 Sri Lankan Interpol Red Notice suspects are hiding abroad, with repatriations underway.
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