AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoJudicial Independence Watch: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says plans to extend Supreme Court judges’ retirement age could undermine judicial independence, urging the government to tackle appellate court vacancies and consult stakeholders before any constitutional change. Transport Upgrade: Cabinet has approved replacing an earlier bus plan with 600 deluxe air-conditioned buses for SLTB, with Rs. 14.4bn earmarked to improve intercity and long-distance travel under updated road safety standards. Economy Update: Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 6.5% in June 2026, up from 5.4% in May, as both food and non-food prices kept pressure on household spending. Public Health: Dengue remains a major concern, with reports of the outbreak’s death toll climbing to 56 and cases reaching 77,028, as authorities deploy drones and expand guidelines. Regional Cooperation: BIMSTEC leaders in Dhaka rejected comparisons with SAARC as “misleading,” while member states finalized an action plan to curb illicit financial flows. Business & Ports: IFC and HSBC plan up to $40m to modernize and decarbonize Port of Colombo operations via South Asia Gateway Terminals. Sports: Sri Lanka athletics bids farewell to sprint star Yupun Abeykoon, who announced his retirement.
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