AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCricket Shock: India crushed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the 1st Test at Galle, taking a 1-0 series lead as Manav Suthar grabbed a maiden 10-wicket haul and Sonal Dinusha stood out for Sri Lanka. Politics & Law: The 22nd Amendment row continues, with fresh controversy over a proposed “Protection of the State from Terrorism” bill to replace the PTA, while a separate Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill introduces legal rules for post-retirement asset and liability declarations. Public Health: Dengue is worsening fast—deaths have passed 70 (71 reported) and cases have topped 93,000, with Gampaha leading the count. Governance & Trust: A fake social media graphic falsely attributed retirement-age comments to a former election commission chairperson, prompting AFP to note the claim was never made. Economy & Infrastructure: Sri Lanka plans to spend USD 1,878 million to electrify rail services over three years, and T-bill yields keep sliding as demand stays strong. Tourism Push: Sri Lanka is launching a six-country winter campaign aiming for about US$4.2b in revenue.
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