Topic: Transport — Neutral reports only
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[2026-01-27 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints
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[2026-01-27 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 2001 tragedy, where two men died trying to rescue a drunk passenger, spurred a series of upgrades, including installation of platform doors
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[2026-01-27 06:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A private jet carrying eight people crashed as it was taking off from Bangor International Airport in Maine on Sunday night, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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[2026-01-27 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said that China will provide full support to Sri Lanka in rebuilding its economy and infrastructure, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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[2026-01-27 03:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Boy forced to intervene when father lost consciouness while travelling westbound along Sai Wan’s Shing Sai Road
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[2026-01-27 02:18 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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[2026-01-27 01:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: One of the most severe winter storms in recent years has brought large parts of public life to a standstill in many regions of the US. On Sunday, around one million people were affected by temporary power outages. Authorities declared a state of emergency in 23 states and Washington, D.C.
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[2026-01-26 21:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: At least 20 people were injured following a chain-reaction accident involving two buses and a lorry in the Yalkumbura area on the Bibila-Badulla main road today (26).
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[2026-01-26 20:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Limited-time offer will start from Tuesday and coincides with launch of 16 new mainland destinations, including stops at Nanjing and Wuxi
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[2026-01-26 20:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A major disaster was narrowly avoided early this morning (26) on the Hatton–Colombo main road, thanks to the quick thinking and bravery of an SLTB bus driver. The bus, carrying approximately 80 passengers from Thalawakelle to Colombo, experienced a total brake failure while navigating the steep terrain of the Ginigathhena, Kadawela Bend area around 5:30 a.m.
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[2026-01-26 19:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight
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[2026-01-26 17:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent
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[2026-01-26 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: South Korean former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country’s road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam’s southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, both governments said.
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[2026-01-26 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Victim dies in hospital after being struck by car on Ting Kok Road near Tai Po Industrial Estate
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[2026-01-26 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Peer-reviewed paper sheds light on Chinese research team’s sonic breakthrough, achieved by ‘listening’ to system’s power supply
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[2026-01-26 13:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traffic Operations DIG D.P.J. Senadheera said that more than 500 drivers have been arrested for using intoxicants so far during 2026.
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[2026-01-26 09:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure
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[2026-01-26 09:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Foot traffic and sales have been rising across Swire’s mainland portfolio, lifted by Gen Z shoppers, holiday spending and policy support
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[2026-01-26 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is emerging as a key driver of sustainable economic growth, with increasing emphasis on environmentally responsible and zero-emission tourism, industry observers say. As the island nation records a gradual but steady recovery in tourist arrivals, policymakers and stakeholders are aligning growth with sustainability to ensure long-term benefits for both the economy and the environment.
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[2026-01-26 06:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: In the realm of tourism, decision-making extends beyond logical analysis of budgets, logistics, or infrastructure. It is deeply influenced by perception—the subjective interpretation of stimuli shaped by personal experiences, cultural background, social media, and marketing communication. Tourists make decisions not solely based on what is real or factual but on what they perceive to be true or meaningful.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: UB Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Union Bank recorded another significant milestone with its newly relocated Gampaha Branch at Yakkala Road, Gampaha on January 22, 2026, with Director/ Chief Executive Officer Ransith Karunaratne gracing the occasion. This new, modernized, multi-storied spacious branch with dedicated areas for all products, located at the central point provides its clients easy access and allows customers to experience a comfortable environment to carry out their financial transactions.
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[2026-01-26 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Government has initiated plans to construct a multimodal transport hub centred on the city of Ragama, Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated in Parliament.
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[2026-01-26 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Bangladesh’s student leaders, one of the main driving forces behind the mass protests that brought down former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, now face an uncertain political future.
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[2026-01-25 17:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Woman left trapped after taxi flipped over in collision in Pat Heung, with police later arresting the driver and passenger of the other car
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[2026-01-25 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Passengers concerned that they will not be able to unbuckle in time to alight on short-distance routes, while some still unaware of new regulation
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[2026-01-25 15:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carrier has not revealed the exact number of flights affected, but will offer flexibility and fee waivers to customers who need to rebook flights
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[2026-01-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules
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[2026-01-24 16:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public
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[2026-01-24 15:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 17-year-old rammed a police car and slashed at officers responding to a traffic accident that he had caused
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[2026-01-24 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Fan Huitao and his team, working on a ‘711’ schedule, are credited with driving China’s air-to-air missile development to fourth generation
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[2026-01-24 08:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: For weeks, residents of the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv have been suffering as Russia continues to attack Ukraine's power infrastructure. Matters have been made worse by sub-zero temperatures in the double digits.
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[2026-01-24 06:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is set to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in commercial and professional activities.
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[2026-01-24 06:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Court of Appeal on Wednesday decided to dismiss a writ petition filed by former MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, challenging the legality of the indictments filed against him before the Colombo High Court in connection with a 2016 motor accident in Rajagiriya.
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[2026-01-24 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A major industrial revival initiative was launched with the commencement of the Caustic Soda and Liquid Chlorine Project of Paranthan Chemicals Company Limited in Kilinochchi on Wednesday (21), marking a step in restoring the North’s industrial base. The project, implemented under a public-private partnership model, carries an estimated total investment of Rs.
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[2026-01-24 00:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Export slide matched by import upward swing comes amid divisive debate on how German industry can deal with China’s manufacturing prowess
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[2026-01-24 00:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A preliminary report reveals the rail was likely broken before the Iryo train derailed and struck a Renfe train in one of Europe’s worst crashes
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[2026-01-23 22:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead
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[2026-01-23 20:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The OCCFC Belt and Road Ambassador Scholarship-Special Fund Management Committee in Beijing, in collaboration with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, has officially announced the winners of this year’s Belt and Road Ambassador Scholarship program.
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[2026-01-23 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The issue reflects the challenge faced by Chinese AI firms to expand their businesses amid computing infrastructure constraints
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[2026-01-23 19:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: China has announced plans to provide Sri Lanka with 100 modern electric buses in the near future, as part of efforts to support environmentally friendly transport and reduce air pollution.
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[2026-01-23 16:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered the further remand of former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, Johan Fernando and Jerome Kenneth Fernando, until January 30 in connection with the alleged misuse of a Sathosa vehicle during Fernando’s tenure as Minister. Two other individuals are also implicated in the case.
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[2026-01-23 15:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Kabaragala Housing Project, established under the Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure to resettle 50 families displaced by the 2023 Kabaragala Estate landslide in Poonagala, Badulla District, has now entered its final stage.
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[2026-01-23 13:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Bribery Commission, in a further report, told Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama yesterday (22) that it has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and his brother Dhammika Ranatunga, in connection allegedly causing a loss of Rs. 800 million to the country due to irregularities in purchasing fuel.
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[2026-01-23 07:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: “Poverty is not just a lack of income; it is a deprivation of basic capabilities,” observed Amartya Sen.Poverty is not merely the absence of income. It is the absence of security, access, opportunity, dignity, and voice. It is shaped by education, health, livelihoods, infrastructure, safety, social protection, geography, climate, markets, and governance.
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[2026-01-23 06:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Jose Jeri is under scrutiny for clandestine encounters with Chinese businessmen that triggered a criminal probe and calls for his removal
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[2026-01-23 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: BAJAJ, Sri Lanka’s most trusted three-wheeler brand, represented by David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC), has announced the introduction of the BAJAJ Electric Three-Wheeler, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable and cost-effective mobility solutions.
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[2026-01-23 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: LOLC Holdings PLC has entered into a strategic mobility collaboration with PickMe, to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) while creating an inclusive and sustainable vehicle ownership pathway for independent ride-hailing drivers across the country.
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[2026-01-23 04:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The public had rallied to look for Boro, who bolted after a high-speed train crash that killed at least 43 people
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[2026-01-23 03:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Der Alltag ist für die meisten Menschen in Nigeria zu einer Belastungsprobe geworden: Die Preise für Lebensmittel sind auf dem höchsten Stand seit über 20 Jahren, die starke Inflation und explodierende Transportkosten verschärfen die Situation.
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[2026-01-23 01:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Thursday’s accident follows Sunday’s deadly train crash in Andalusia that killed 43 people
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