AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSri Lanka Weather & Power: The Meteorology Department says heavy rain in the Central Highlands is driven by active southwest monsoon phases, extra atmospheric moisture and upper-level disturbances, with more rain expected tonight into tomorrow morning, especially Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Sabaragamuwa and parts of the Western Province. Electricity Costs: PUCSL has decided there will be no electricity tariff revision for Q3 2026 after supply-cost projections showed only a 0.3% increase, so Q2 tariffs stay unchanged. Public Safety: Sri Lanka tightened security after the Mahara Prison unrest, with reports of one inmate killed and multiple injured, and authorities moving to control the situation. Economy Watch: Sri Lanka’s inflation rose to 7.3% in July, while the rupee also saw depreciation in H1 2026 as the central bank intervened. Integrity Push Abroad: Sri Lanka missions in Melbourne, Bangkok and Chennai marked National Integrity Week 2026 with integrity pledges, stressing transparency and accountability in public service. Sports (SL vs Pakistan Women): Sri Lanka Women aim to wrap up their T20I series 3-0 against Pakistan Women in the third match at Rangiri Dambulla on Aug 4. India Cricket Link: India’s Jasprit Bumrah is ruled out for the Sri Lanka Tests, with Auqib Nabi named as his replacement.
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