AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Diplomacy: Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry launched a three-day study tour for foreign diplomats to showcase the Eastern Province’s culture and tourism potential, with meetings planned with local leaders and officials. Energy Push: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake oversaw the grid connection of the 5MW “Diyajanani” floating solar plant in Dambulla, aimed at powering about 7,500 households and cutting diesel use. Transport Rule: Seat belts will be compulsory for all passengers on Sri Lanka’s expressways from midnight, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. Foreign Worker Crisis: Sri Lankan authorities say they are closely monitoring the case of migrant worker Sivarasa Anojan in Saudi Arabia after reports his sentence was reportedly upgraded to death over a Facebook post. Court Watch: Namal Rajapaksa’s bail bid was heard in Colombo, with the case tied to a request linked to a temple ceremony, while he remains remanded in the Airbus bribe case. Digital Governance: Sri Lanka and the World Bank held talks on digitalising government services and modernising the public sector. Politics: Sajith Premadasa welcomed UNP-SJB unity under one platform, calling it a positive step.
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