AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSevere Weather: Sri Lanka warned naval and fishing communities to avoid deep-sea areas as Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu threatened the island’s northern and eastern waters. Tax Changes: TIN details became mandatory for eight transactions from November 1, including opening bank accounts and registering vehicles; crowds have flocked to IRD offices, which urged people to apply online. Wildlife Protection: The government launched “Hasthi Sena,” an island-wide operation targeting illegal firearms, snares and other threats to elephants. Economy and Infrastructure: Fuel prices were revised on November 2 as the fuel import bill rose 51.5% in the first nine months of 2026. A Chinese-funded project to rebuild disaster-damaged bridges is also under way. Cricket: Sri Lanka’s 325-run total was chased down by Pakistan, who won the Lahore tri-series final by three wickets; Afghanistan’s rise to sixth in the ODI rankings has pushed Sri Lanka down a place. Diplomacy: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya arrived in Antigua for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
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