Topic: Transport — Neutral reports only
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-12 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Indian Army’s Engineer Task Force is working to restore critical road connectivity on the B-492 highway in Sri Lanka, which links Kandy in the Central Province with Badulla in the Uva Province and was severely affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-12 02:58 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
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-12 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: "What is going on in this city?" The exasperated cry of a man confronting Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner about conditions in an emergency shelter earlier this week made it onto several news bulletins and countless social media accounts.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 21:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The first Bailey Bridge constructed under India’s Assistance Package for post-Ditwah reconstruction was opened for traffic on Sunday, restoring a key transport connection between Central Province and Uva Province.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 18:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 17:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Tesla is betting on winning autonomy as a specialist, while Nvidia is positioning itself as an arms dealer, selling tools to the entire industry
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 13:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Driving around Raub, a small town in Malaysia, it’s impossible to miss the prickly fruit that powers its economy.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 09:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Earlier this year, the ‘expert marksman’ shot multiple taser probes into a man who dragged him 100 metres with his car during a traffic stop
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-11 03:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The man died on Friday after a tree fell onto a caravan in Cornwall, while some rail services in Germany remain affected by the storms
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: 30-year-old who suffered 3 heart attacks, 14 rounds of surgery dresses like a ‘warrior’; is described as the ‘pride of all women’ online
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 17:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka is set to receive an additional US$6 million from the Saudi Fund for Development to rehabilitate roads damaged by Cyclone Ditwah.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Traffic restrictions will be in place on the Colombo–Kandy Road in the Kadawatha area due to ongoing construction work, police said.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: HSBC’s historic US$13.6 billion buyout of Hang Seng Bank aims to cut costs, tackle bad debts and fuel growth, but challenges abound
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Director General and CEO of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) Damith Rambukwella stated that the Cessna Grand Caravan 208 aircraft, which crashed into the Gregory’s Lake in Nuwara Eliya on Wednesday (7), is currently stuck deep in the mud, making retrieval difficult.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 06:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Shahriar J is accused of driving a trans teen in the US to suicide, and of encouraging kids to make porn that he then used to exploit them
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 02:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Car park in Tseung Kwan O opened on December 29, but hourly parking services were suspended two days later
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 01:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: El Nino phenomenon is ‘persistent driver of health and economic loss’, not just a short-term weather anomaly, study finds
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-10 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: जर्मनी के पश्चिमी पहाड़ी इलाके में स्थित न्यूर्बुर्गरिंग दुनिया का सबसे लंबा स्थायी रेस ट्रैक है. यह लगभग एक सदी पुराना है और यहां फॉर्मूला वन ग्रैंड प्रिक्स की कई रेसें आयोजित की जा चुकी हैं. इस ट्रैक के मुख्य हिस्से को ‘नॉर्डश्लाइफे' या ‘नॉर्दर्न लूप' कहा जाता है. 20.8 किलोमीटर लंबे इस ट्रैक को ‘ग्रीन हेल' के नाम से भी जाना जाता है.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 20:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Five suspects, including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), were further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Aktuell geht in den Sozialen Medien ein Video aus Minneapolis im US-Bundestaat Minnesota viral: Es zeigt Szenen vom 7. Januar, in denen ein Beamter der Einwanderungsbehörde ICE eine 37-jährige weiße Frau namens Renee Nicole Good in ihrem Auto erschießt. Kurze Zeit später wurde sie im Krankenhaus für tot erklärt.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A two-year-old elephant calf was killed after a herd of elephants collided with a lorry on the Anuradhapura–Padeniya road, in the Galgamuwa Mee Oya area, wildlife officials reported.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Officials from the National Building Research Organization (NBRO) have assured the Sri Pada Trustees that the Mahagiridamba area on the Sri Pada Hatton road is now safe for pilgrims, following recent renovation works.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Accident occurred on Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 on Thursday night, with passenger sustaining burns as crew put out fire with extinguisher
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 13:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: DHS says a suspected Venezuelan gang member tried to ram agents with a car, a day after a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Launch of new G7 edition underscores Xpeng’s go-global push and rising competition with Tesla and BYD
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 07:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Match tickets for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixtures involving Sri Lanka and Pakistan were officially handed over to the respective team captains ahead of the first T20 International of the ongoing series between the two sides at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways and Urban Development has approved the Regulations under the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203) scheduled to be presented to Parliament for approval on January 8.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Farmers in France blocked roads into Paris on Thursday as they protested against the Mercosur trade deal the European Union hopes to ink with South American countries.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Abans Auto, Sri Lanka’s premier automotive company and the exclusive distributor of Yadea electric vehicles in the country, was recently recognised on the global stage with the ‘Golden Strategic Partner Award – 2025’ at the Yadea Global Distributor Conference held in Wuxi, China.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon), in collaboration with the Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile (FIA) and under the UN’s Decade of Action for Road Safety, has been consistently working to enhance road safety for all citizens in Sri Lanka.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sri Lanka’s motor racing super star Yevan David reached a major milestone in his young career after being honoured with the traditional New Zealand welcome on behalf of all competitors ahead of the Oceania Formula racing that begins this weekend.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Amid growing concerns over road safety in Sri Lanka, the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon), in collaboration with the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and under the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety, has intensified efforts to promote comprehensive vehicle testing as a critical life- and cost-saving measure.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) yesterday (8) launched a special drug testing program for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) drivers and conductors at the Mattakkuliya Depot to enhance public transport quality and passenger safety.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 01:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: Nach Angaben der Polizei befand sich die 37-Jährige Renee Nicole Good in ihrem Auto und blockierte eine Straße in der Großstadt Minneapolis im US-Bundesstaat Minnesota, als sich ein Beamter der Einwanderungsbehörde ICE zu Fuß näherte. Der Wagen setzte sich demnach in Bewegung, woraufhin mindestens zwei Schüsse fielen. Die Frau erlitt eine Kopfverletzung und wurde im Krankenhaus für tot erklärt.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-09 00:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 23:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 22:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Syndicate employed ‘ingenious’ methods to hide drugs in car seats shipped in two containers from Netherlands and Spain, officers say
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 21:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Over the past year, 34 innovation and technology, life and health science companies set up or expanded their operations in Hong Kong
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 21:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both the arrestee, 46, and victim are in the cross-boundary vehicle business
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 20:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Deutsche Welle
Snippet: An agent with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday shot and killed a woman who US authorities accused of trying to ram ICE officers with her vehicle.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 20:34 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Public Security, in collaboration with the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), has issued 500 tablet devices to traffic police officers in the Western Province as part of preparations for the country’s new digital insurance card (e-card). The handover took place yesterday (07) at the Ministry’s auditorium in Colombo.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 19:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Meat and produce to be supplied daily to Sansha supermarkets as Beijing bolsters infrastructure in contested South China Sea archipelago
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 18:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: A fire broke out today (08) at a factory located on Low Level Road in the Nawagamuwa area.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 17:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 17:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: An ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good in her car shortly after she dropped off her 6-year-old son at school
--------------------------------------------------------------------
[2026-01-08 16:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.
--------------------------------------------------------------------