Topic: Transport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-14 06:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special traffic plan and special security arrangements are being implemented for the Twenty20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan which is scheduled to be held on Sunday, February 15 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.
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[2026-02-14 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Road traffic accidents have quietly become one of Sri Lanka’s most persistent and costly public safety crises. While speeding, reckless overtaking, alcohol use and poor road conditions dominate public debate, a far less visible but increasingly dangerous factor is receiving little attention: the air we breathe inside vehicle cabins.
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[2026-02-14 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: On 13th February, a significant meeting was held at the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), chaired by the Regional Director of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Asia and Pacific Region, Tao Ma.
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[2026-02-14 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Dr. TISSA VITARANA – With great sorrow, we announce the passing of Dr. TISSA VITARANA on 13th February, who passed away peacefully at home. A distinguished Scientist, Statesman and lifelong advocate for social justice, he was the beloved husband of the late Kamini Vitarana, father of Menika, Ranmal and Ranil, and brother of Nihal and the late Nalin.
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[2026-02-14 04:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cruise operator apologised for cancelling three-day, two-night voyage to Xiamen on Friday evening
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[2026-02-14 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Mexican ships carrying humanitarian aid have docked in Havana, challenging a US blockade that has sparked a severe energy crisis in Cuba. Rolling blackouts and enforced fuel rationing have severely disrupted key services, including hospitals.
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[2026-02-14 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects
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[2026-02-14 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants
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[2026-02-13 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The three companies will be added to the gauge after the market close on March 6, while car dealer Zhongsheng Group will be removed
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[2026-02-13 20:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Home affairs chief Alice Mak to warn councillors to uphold public expectations, with Poon Chi-shing the latest to come under fire amid recent traffic breaches
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[2026-02-13 19:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Postal transport services across the country were expanded yesterday (12) with the introduction of a new fleet of delivery vehicles by the Department of Posts.
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[2026-02-13 17:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: The death of entrepreneur Kingston Ralph Cheng, 23, caused by a drunk driver sparks debates over the ‘ineffective’ implementation of alcohol tests, questionable road safety, and lack of pedestrian infrastructure
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[2026-02-13 16:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Regulator bans tactics that result in a net loss per vehicle after a 7 per cent drop in the average car price
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[2026-02-13 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested and remanded a former General Manager of the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) on charges of gross corruption.
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[2026-02-13 15:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested a former Deputy Commissioner of the Motor Traffic Department’s (DMT) Car Transfer Division.
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[2026-02-13 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’
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[2026-02-13 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While the MTR still has a fine reputation, the latest service disruption signals that various protocols need to be evaluated
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[2026-02-13 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: This review of a Supreme Court judgment (L.A. Sudath Rohana, W.L. Livera vs. Mohamed Cassim Mohamed Zeena, L.A. Sudharshana (SC H.C. C.A. L.A. NO. 111/2010])focuses on a critical procedural dispute regarding the mandatory requirements for notifying respondents when filing an appeal. The central issue is whether an application for leave to appeal from a Provincial High Court can be dismissed “in limine” (at the threshold) due to a failure to follow the specific notification procedures set out in the Supreme
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[2026-02-13 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the entire transport system must undergo a rapid transformation to establish a more efficient, safe and technologically advanced transport system, thereby providing the public with a dignified and reliable service.
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[2026-02-13 01:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: With Mexico’s auto sector battered by tariffs, Chinese investment offers a lifeline that threatens to inflame tensions with Washington
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[2026-02-12 22:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: (1st UPDATE) Infradev says the Makati Subway Project dispute is still pending before a Singapore court, and settlement negotiations remain confidential
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[2026-02-12 20:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two officers and taxi driver hurt after BMW driver tries to evade police
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[2026-02-12 14:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘Unless they encountered an unprecedented mechanical failure, the chances of human error are nowhere near low,’ ex-lawmaker Gary Zhang says
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[2026-02-12 09:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages
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[2026-02-12 07:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: The European Union (EU) is getting ready to counter drones more effectively. The commissioners for Tech Sovereignty, Transport and Internal Affairs presented a new strategy on Wednesday, February 11, in Strasbourg. The aim: boost resilience and cooperation among member states.
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[2026-02-12 06:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sabaragamuwa Provincial Governor Champa Janaki Rajaratne recently stated that establishing an advanced public transport system in Sri Lanka is a priority task of the government and that the government is working towards it with a firm policy.
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[2026-02-12 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake launched the strategically important Avarankal – Thondamanaru Road Development Project at the Achchuveli Central Bus Stand on Wednesday (11).
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[2026-02-12 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the wake of surging demand for New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) in Sri Lanka, BYD and its authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto have opened the country’s largest purpose-built body shop and accident repair centre dedicated exclusively to BYD and their premium sub-brand DENZA.
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[2026-02-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Pioneering digital service delivery in Sri Lanka, SLT?MOBITEL Mobile and Fairfirst Insurance have unveiled the nation’s first-ever mobile billing solution for motor insurance, a historic milestonefor the country’s telecommunications and insurance sectors.
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[2026-02-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Assetline Finance PLC, the flagship company under the financial services arm of David Pieris Holdings, strengthens its roadmap toward nationwide expansion with the opening of the 62nd branch in Kaduwela, located at Kothalawala Road, Kaduwela.
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[2026-02-12 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Thambuttegama Water Supply Project (TWSP), a major infrastructure initiative by Sri Lanka’s National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), is approaching its final stages and is now 96% complete, marking a significant milestone in improving piped water access across the North Central Province.
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[2026-02-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The decision by the authorities to not only penalize drivers and conductors in public transport using drugs while on duty, but also to take action against the owners by way of cancelling their route permits, indeed, is a well-thought-out move, especially considering the rising incidents of fatal road accidents. According to our news report, if a bus driver or conductor is found to have been using drugs during emergency drug tests being conducted these days, the road licence of the
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[2026-02-12 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
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[2026-02-12 01:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation is a water utility company that operates in the Philippines, providing water supply and septage management services across various regions. Incorporated in 2006, the company is owned by the Villar family and has been involved in numerous joint venture agreements with local water districts.
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[2026-02-11 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a joint effort by the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Transport and Highways, Sri Lanka Railways has begun installing advanced thermal camera systems on trains at the Dematagoda Railway Yard to prevent collisions with elephants, particularly during night operations.
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[2026-02-11 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle
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[2026-02-11 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Psychologists say the quest for online clout is driving the rise in ‘meaningless’ workplace pranks, also known as part-time job terrorism
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[2026-02-11 14:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Work on developing two canal bank roads linking Chandrika Kumaratunga Mawatha and the Arangala Bridge in Malabe commenced yesterday (10), aiming to improve traffic safety and reduce congestion in the Kaduwela area.
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[2026-02-11 14:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A ‘subject’ was detained during a traffic stop in Arizona, marking a turning point in the search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie
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[2026-02-11 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Successful 27km trial unlocks vast carbon dioxide transport potential, bridging geographical gaps to accelerate a process seen as vital to large-scale decarbonisation
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[2026-02-11 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: ‘The incident is very rare. We attach great importance to it and will conduct an in-depth investigation,’ rail operator says
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[2026-02-11 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Cuban government said international airlines can no longer refuel in the island nation due to fuel shortages after President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on any country that supplies the communist country with oil.
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[2026-02-11 06:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Long Road of the Malayagam People Krishnan Kalaichelvi and Ambika Samuel on Dignity, Struggle and Change
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[2026-02-11 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Kaushani Pamuditha held her first solo exhibition titled Imperfection at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery from February 6 to 8. The theme of her solo exhibition is imperfection, as she sees aesthetic beauty in flaws. Her technique involves fast, sketchy lines to create imperfect art. She is inspired by the Vamshi philosophy in Japan, which considers some imperfect lines as perfect.
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[2026-02-11 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Au deuxième jour du Mining Indaba, les participants ont échangé mardi (10.02) sur les minerais critiques en Afrique. Le Mining Indaba est le plus grand rendez-vous du secteur minier en Afrique. Cela se passe en Afrique du Sud. Depuis hier jusqu’à jeudi, les invités échangent autour du partenariat. Car en la matière, la coopération entre les pays africains est plutôt absente.
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[2026-02-11 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Autodoc 360 (Pvt) Ltd, a leading name in premium automotive service and repair, has shifted operations to Koswatta Road, Kalapaluwawa, Rajagiriya, a more advanced facility, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey in Sri Lanka.
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[2026-02-11 00:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Operator will introduce cable car night rides for the first time to headline its 20th anniversary celebrations
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[2026-02-10 23:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth
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[2026-02-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market
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[2026-02-10 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Two teams of firefighters called to scene after fire breaks out in a switch room
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