AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSri Lanka-India cricket: Sri Lanka’s Sonal Dinusha struck an unbeaten 133 and Keshara Nuwantha made 46 as Sri Lanka salvaged a draw in the second Test at Colombo, denying India a clean sweep despite India winning the series 1-0; coach Gary Kirsten backed the need for “hard-working” pitches that help both seamers and spinners. Local politics & rights: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake handed over Navodaya Gama housing to 50 families displaced by a 2023 landslide and pledged better life and full rights for the Malayagam community, with a future bill planned for a Central Highlands Protection Authority. Child safety online: A psychiatrist warned Sri Lanka’s digital shift is exposing children to gaming addiction, cyberbullying and early gambling content, calling for stronger protections. Economy & markets: Colombo Stock Exchange closed higher with foreign buying returning, while DFCC Garusaru Pension Loans expand up to Rs. 12 million for eligible pensioners. Nepal flood fallout: Nepal said it doesn’t need foreign rescue help as search continues after flash floods killed nearly 500 and left thousands missing, with bodies washing up far away. Regional security: Japan plans to provide defense equipment to at least 12 like-minded countries, including Sri Lanka, under its 2026 security assistance program.
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