AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIND vs SL 1st Test (Galle): India pushed further in the fourth day, reaching 116/4 at lunch and extending its overall lead to 294, with Rishabh Pant (21) and Dhruv Jurel (5) steadying the chase. Injury Update: Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after injuring his shoulder and neck while diving to save a boundary. Judicial Reform Debate (22A): Sri Lanka’s government moved ahead with sweeping judicial reforms, including raising judges’ retirement ages, while critics warn it could undermine judicial independence; the Justice Minister says the state has the sovereign right to amend laws. Judicial Reform (Parliament): The Bar Association’s objections were raised again in talks with President Dissanayake. Water Stress: With dry conditions reported across parts of the country, the water board is expanding groundwater options and tube wells ahead of expected El Niño-linked dryness in early 2027. Public Sector Training (Japan Grant): Japan approved a Rs. 591m grant for 15 Sri Lankan public officials to study in Japan from 2027. Wildlife Response: Tri-forces personnel treated a critically injured elephant calf in Herathgama after a gunshot injury, removing maggots and pus and arranging further care.
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