AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCyber Crackdown: Sri Lanka Police say 198 foreigners were arrested in 24 hours in raids tied to computer crimes, with computers, phones and cash seized across hotels and lodgings—another sign the island is tightening entry and enforcement against scam networks. Public Safety & Housing: Police also warned landlords that rented properties are being used for fraud and criminal operations, urging owners to vet tenants to avoid legal fallout. Governance Under Pressure: Fresh scrutiny is building around SriLankan Airlines’ aircraft lease controversy, while the wider justice system’s slow grind is again highlighted by the death of former CEO Kapila Chandrasena amid the Airbus scandal. Digital Inclusion: Sri Lanka launched a data-driven Early Warning and Early Response system to spot ethnic or religious tensions sooner, but officials admit access gaps still limit impact. Culture & Community Health: ENT specialists are urging mosques to rethink loudspeaker volume, citing long-term hearing and stress risks. People-to-People Links: India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Sri Lanka’s women parliamentarians’ caucus, stressing shared Buddhist heritage and women-led development.
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