Topic: Transport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-07 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Father and son died in an accident that took place on Thursday (05) night near the Nugaduwa traffic lights in Akmeemana.
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[2026-02-07 02:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: US EV giant opens hub to advance its Full Self-Driving software, as Chinese carmakers step up their own L3 autonomous driving plans
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[2026-02-07 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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[2026-02-06 21:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Construction of the long-stalled Getambe Flyover in Kandy officially resumed this afternoon (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking a significant step in the government’s commitment to revitalizing critical infrastructure.
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[2026-02-06 21:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Transport Department’s strategy blueprint includes implementation of real-time adaptive traffic signals and smart motorway management system
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[2026-02-06 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Twenty newly recruited female bus conductors officially received their appointment letters from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) today (06), marking the first time women have been appointed to serve in the role within the state-run bus service.
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[2026-02-06 18:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Rule sparked complaints over uncomfortable restraints, hygiene risks and fears that unbuckling early before alighting would violate law
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[2026-02-06 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Havana signals a cautious readiness for talks as the island’s leader accuses the US of imposing an ‘energy blockade’
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[2026-02-06 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The node is designed for large-scale AI scenarios, including trillion-parameter model training and high-throughput inference
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[2026-02-06 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Government’s 124-page transport strategy blueprint also proposes measures for autonomous vehicles and a smart and green mass transit system
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[2026-02-06 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Top 5 News Today COA flags P300-M road, bridge works by Discaya firm | The wRap Fact Check FACT CHECK: Aphelion not linked to cold weather, health risks – PAGASA Feb 6, 2026 3:00 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK: Wilma is a tropical depression, not super typhoon Dec 4, 2025 3:32 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Fact Check FACT CHECK:
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[2026-02-06 15:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka Police have announced special security and traffic arrangements for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches to ensure the safety of both local and foreign spectators.
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[2026-02-06 14:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Readers discuss the urgency of maintaining entry-level jobs, treating agentic AI like it is the Monkey King, and public transport safety
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[2026-02-06 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Mountainside farmer blames darkness, low visibility for porker bungle; police say he could face punishment for damaging electricity lines
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[2026-02-06 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fraudulent claims over minor or non-existent traffic collisions should prompt drivers to remain alert on and off the road
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[2026-02-06 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) has handled the highest ever passenger movements in 2025, the Airport and Aviation Services Company said.
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[2026-02-06 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Digital Economy Ministry stated that all traffic fines can now be paid on the spot using GovPay, as the system has gone live countrywide.The Ministry added that since its introduction in April 2025, fines amounting to Rs.115 million have been settled through over 86,000 transactions via GovPay. In a statement, the Ministry further noted that fines can be paid through banking apps and fintech platforms.
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[2026-02-06 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s leading tile manufacturer, LANKATILES announced the opening of its 58th showroom and second in the Galle located on Matara Road, Pettigalawatta, Galle.
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[2026-02-06 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: India has stepped up its post-disaster assistance to Sri Lanka with the delivery of 10 additional Bailey bridges. The Acting High Commissioner of India, Satyanjal Pandey handed over the new Bailey bridges to the Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku at Colombo Port yesterday.
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[2026-02-06 00:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
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[2026-02-06 00:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Crop plantations and infrastructure in Aceh village have been destroyed by giant sinkhole
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[2026-02-05 21:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In a landmark achievement for Sri Lanka’s digital governance, the ‘GovPAY’ traffic fine payment project successfully completed its island-wide rollout on February 3, 2026.
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[2026-02-05 20:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) achieved its highest passenger traffic in 2025 since its inception in 2013, according to the Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited (AASL).
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[2026-02-05 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Students gain first-hand inspiration from Shaw Laureates 2025, exploring how passion and imagination fuel breakthroughs in Life Science & Medicine
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[2026-02-05 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, completed its maiden flight over the weekend
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[2026-02-05 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Stricter health checks must be implemented in a way that enhances road safety while also respecting elderly drivers’ contributions
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[2026-02-05 06:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Sacred Relics will be exhibited for public veneration at the Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya, from 6:00 a.m. on February 05, 2026 till 7:00 a.m. on February 11, 2026. In order to facilitate the movement of devotees, a special shuttle bus service has been arranged to transport the public to the Gangaramaya Temple from the following designated locations:
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[2026-02-05 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tokyo Taxi is an utterly captivating ride that sees an elderly woman bond with her taxi driver while reminiscing about her eventful life
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[2026-02-04 23:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: In a country where women’s public presence is heavily regulated, the right to operate a vehicle is a powerful indicator of shifting social boundaries
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[2026-02-04 22:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025
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[2026-02-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Despite numerous health problems, 60-year-old entrepreneur ventures into icy water to pull stricken vehicle and its owner to safety
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[2026-02-04 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-02-04 20:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: In-depth After flood control mess, NIA chief’s daughter transfers ownership of $1.2-M Las Vegas house Philippine News Supreme Court junks petition questioning ICI’s establishment Feb 4, 2026 5:53 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Mission accomplished? What the ICI did — and missed Jan 30, 2026 3:06 PM PHT Share in Chat Share article Facebook X (Twitter) Copy Link Copied Philippine News Back to zero?
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[2026-02-04 19:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says surge in arrests underscores urgent need for formal regulations to ensure public safety
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[2026-02-04 18:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hosting the bloc for just the third time in 25 years, China is promoting people-centred policies, infrastructure funding and predictability
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[2026-02-04 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: From analysis on Beijing-Ottawa tariff deal to foreign carmakers set to stage China comeback, here are seven EV stories you may have missed
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[2026-02-04 11:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As cross-border travel requires permits, the service is exclusively operated by veteran transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings
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[2026-02-04 02:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Community Water Supply Department (NCWSD) is set to resume work on vital infrastructure after the Cabinet approved a strategic partnership to overcome technical staffing shortages.
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[2026-02-04 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Several suppliers aim to follow in the footsteps of Montage Technology, which is set to raise US$896 million and debuts next week
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[2026-02-03 23:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Banking regulator sets fintech road map with quantum index and measures to boost security, data quality and skills
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[2026-02-03 23:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed
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[2026-02-03 21:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Johen Kap preuzima namirnice koje je kupio na vratima svog stana u Direnu. Za kupovinu mu je trebalo otprilike 30 sekundi. Namirnice je naručio iz onlajn-prodavnice. On i njegova supruga, zbog svojih zdravstvenih prilika, izuzetno cene tu uslugu dostave. „Oboje smo invalidi, nemamo auto i rado naručujemo stvari koje su za nas suviše teške da bismo ih nosili, poput vode ili drugih proizvoda.“
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[2026-02-03 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police called in after woman and her family suffer a run of bad luck, health; officers say superstitious behaviour could constitute criminal offence
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[2026-02-03 16:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China has banned hidden door handles on electric vehicles (EVs), making it the first country to stop the use of the controversial designs that were made popular by multi-billionaire Elon Musk’s Tesla.
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[2026-02-03 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that teacher recruitment must be conducted strictly through competitive examinations as provided for in the Constitution, and that this procedure cannot be altered to suit the preferences of the President or Ministers.
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[2026-02-03 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The education reforms that Sri Lanka plans to implement from 2026 are one of the most ambitious attempts to realign the general education system with the social and economic realities of the country. These reforms are structured around five key pillars-curriculum modernisation, human resource development, infrastructure and administrative reform, assessment reform and public awareness- aim to achieve systemic transformation, rather than stick to incremental changes.
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[2026-02-03 06:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: All of us have watched movies that show soldiers parachuting into battle. Other films depict Special Forces storming buildings, landing by helicopter or “fast roping” from a helicopter into urban targets. Success in real life is achieved with sacrifice, planning and intense training. The failure of Operation Eagle Claw in April 1980 (the failed rescue of American hostages in Iran) highlighted the need for a specific US Army aviation unit dedicated to supporting special operations.
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[2026-02-03 06:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: AA Japan (Private) Limited has opened its first office in Sri Lanka in January 2026, bringing three decades of experience in the Japanese used vehicle export business directly to the Sri Lankan market.
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[2026-02-03 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Plantation and Community Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sundaralingam Pradeep said that steps will be taken to provide land ownership to estate workers under the National People’s Power Government in the future.
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[2026-02-03 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A special traffic management plan with heightened security has been announced by the Sri Lanka Police in view of the exposition of Sacred Relics brought from India which is scheduled to take place from February 05 to 11, 2026 at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple.
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