Minister Bimal admits substandard coal, says options limited
2026-03-26
Minister Bimal Rathnayake acknowledged that substandard coal had been imported to Sri Lanka, revealing that the company responsible has paidContinue Reading
Cyclone-hit Nuwara Eliya roads redevelopment begins
2026-03-26
The Ministry of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has announced that the sustainable redevelopment of roads damaged by Cyclone DitwahContinue Reading
Minister Bimal urges India, Tamil Nadu to avoid politicizing refugee issue
2026-03-20
Sri Lanka is ready to receive and support all those forced to flee the country during the civil war andContinue Reading
Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target
2026-01-23
The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had beenContinue Reading
Heavy machinery clears obstruction near Peradeniya Yaka Bridge
2025-12-16
A major operation was launched on Monday (15 Dec) at the Peradeniya Yaka Bridge to remove a large obstruction inContinue Reading
New Bailey bridge to replace the destroyed Iranawila bridge
2025-12-09
A new Bailey bridge, provided under the assistance of the Indian government, is being installed to replace the destroyed IranawilaContinue Reading
CCTV to be mandatory for school transport vehicles : Minister
2025-11-24
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has announced that CCTV systems will be made mandatory for school transport vans, as partContinue Reading
Provincial Council Elections : Update from Govt
2025-11-15
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, says a special select committee will be appointed to review the legal situationContinue Reading
Veyangoda to get new multi-purpose logistics & warehousing centre
2025-10-29
Minister of Transport and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake has inspected the proposed site of the new multi-purpose logistics and warehousingContinue Reading
Bimal’s portfolio change : Deputy Transport Minister gives details
2025-10-10
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has shot down claims by MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam that the portfolios of Ports andContinue Reading
Swipe, Tap, Ride! Sri Lankan Bus Fares to go Digital
2025-10-08
From November 30, 2025, commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued debit and credit cards on busesContinue Reading
Driving licence issue to be resolved by Oct. 18 : Minister
2025-10-08
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the shortage of driving licence cards will be resolved by 18th October. Addressing ParliamentContinue Reading
“Now renewing your licence will only take 7 min 47 sec” – Minister
2025-09-30
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the renewal of driver’s licences is being carried out by the National Transport MedicalContinue Reading
Tensions rise in Parliament over Bribery DG’s JVP past
2025-09-26
A tense situation arose in Parliament today when opposition MP Mujibur Rahman inquired about the new Director General of theContinue Reading
GovPay payment platform launched in Jaffna
2025-09-18
The GovPay Digital State Payment Platform was officially launched at the Jaffna District Secretariat today, in line with the visionContinue Reading
Improve services or step down, Minister warns Railways Dept
2025-09-18
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says officials who are unable to ensure the proper functioning of railway services can leaveContinue Reading
Southern Expressway : Location for new service station revealed
2025-09-17
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says a small new service station will be launched in a location called Udukawa onContinue Reading
Central Expressway good news from April 2028
2025-09-17
Minister of Transportation Bimal Rathnayake says the construction of the Kadawatha- Mirigama Section of the Central Expressway will be completedContinue Reading