AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTragedy in Sri Lanka: A fire at an illegally run home for older people in Anguruwatota killed 12 residents and left eight others hospitalised; 51 were rescued and the director was arrested as investigations continue. IMF Social Safety Net: The IMF says Sri Lanka’s reform programme includes a mandatory floor for social spending and is pushing better targeting through Aswesuma recertification; it also links PAYE to a medium-term revenue plan. World Environment Day: Sri Lanka marked World Environment Day with action-focused messaging on climate change, including plans to declare five forests protected reserves. Sports Spotlight: Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage stunned the Rome Diamond League with a meet record 92.62m, a new national benchmark and the world’s best mark this year. Local Labour Unrest: Apparel exporter ELPHIS LANKA locked out over 500 workers after a go-slow protest demanding job security. Regional/Global Watch: US President Trump said a trade deal with India is “soon,” while the US announced new forced-labour-related tariffs affecting Sri Lanka among others.
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