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In Sri Lanka, 700,000 vehicle models have faulty airbags

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2 years ago

February 12, 2023

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The Motor Traffic Department (DMT) today announced the immediate recall of over 700,000 vehicle models and brands due to airbag manufacturing flaws.

The defect in the airbags had been revealed following the death of a scientist recently. The scientist died as a result of injuries to his neck caused by a piece of iron inside the air bag, Commissioner General Nishantha Anurudda Weerasinghe said.

He stated that the aforementioned number of vehicles associated with the vehicle involved in the accident are currently on the road and are not safe for passengers.

The Commissioner General said measures are being taken to recall those vehicles to their manufacturers through the vehicle owners.

“The technical team of the department had identified that several car and Jeep models had been found with the fault. The aforementioned vehicle brands and models had been recalled from other countries, and the issue had been resolved. However, the vehicles in Sri Lanka are yet to be repaired,” he explained.

The replacement of airbags related to specific vehicle models will begin next week, the commissioner general said.

source – dailymirror

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COVID subvariants spreading in Asia detected in Sri Lanka

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Medical Research Institute of Sri Lanka has confirmed that the COVID-19 variant currently spreading in the Asian region has also been identified in the country.

Dr. Jude Jayamaha, a specialist in viral diseases at the Medical Research Institute, stated that patients infected with the Omicron subvariants LF.7 and XFG are being reported locally.

Dr. Jayamaha explained that this finding was confirmed through research conducted on biological samples collected from several hospitals across the island.

However, he emphasized that there is no need for undue fear regarding these COVID-19 variants.

Health authorities have also stressed the importance of vulnerable groups—such as pregnant mothers, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses—following health guidelines, including wearing face masks and avoiding crowded places.

Dr. Jayamaha reiterated that new COVID-19 variants emerge periodically, and health authorities are continuously monitoring the situation, so the public should remain calm.

(newswire.lk)

(This story, originally published by newswire.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Anudi misses out from Miss World Quarter-Finals

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10 hours ago

May 31, 2025

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The Miss World organization has announced its quarter-finalists, selecting 40 contestants from across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.

Sri Lanka’s Anudi Gunasekara, was not selected in the top 40, despite being recognized for her impressive performances in the Multimedia and Head-to-Head challenges.

The top 40 consisted of 10 contestants each from Asia & Oceania, Europe, Africa and the Americas.