COLOMBO, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka's Ministry of Transport, the National Building Research Organization (NBRO), and the Central Environment Authority (CEA) are working together to increase the number of air quality measurement center to 100 within the next six months, a state minister said on Monday.
State Minister for Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna, addressing a press conference at the Presidential Media Center, said there are rising concerns about the air quality in certain areas of the country.
The government will place the collated data on the internet, allowing citizens to access air quality conditions online.
This will enable citizens to take necessary precautionary measures if the air quality deteriorates, he said.
Alagiyawanna said arrangements have been made to obtain vehicle insurance and licenses at the same location where vehicle emission certificates are issued.
The state minister said they also have a plan to reduce traffic accidents by providing policemen with equipment to detect road rule violators. ■