AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoJudicial Reform Vote: Sri Lanka’s parliament approved the controversial 22nd Amendment, extending Supreme Court judges’ retirement from 65 to 67 and Court of Appeal judges from 63 to 65, with 158 MPs voting in favour amid opposition protests over judicial independence and a backlog of about 1.1 million cases. Public Service Hiring: The government says it will recruit over 120,000 people into public service in 2026, including around 30,000 teachers and rural officials, with more hiring planned for health and agriculture. VAT on Books: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said the upcoming budget will likely revise VAT on books, following requests tied to protecting reading culture. AI Push: Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 was launched to boost AI skills and innovation, featuring international experts and a National AI Expo on Sept 29-30. Cricket—ODI Decider: England’s Jos Buttler is ruled out of the ODI series decider at The Oval with a left hamstring twinge; Jordan Cox is expected to keep wicket as England face Sri Lanka after the series was levelled. Sports—SAFF Cup Build-up: Sri Lanka’s football team will play Seychelles, Syria and Mauritius in FIFA-approved matches ahead of the SAFF Cup, aiming to end a 31-year wait since 1995.
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