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
SLTB will soon recruit women bus drivers & conductors : Minister
2025-09-17
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says women drivers and conductors will soon be recruited into the Sri Lanka Transport BoardContinue Reading
Govt aims for 50 multimodal transport centres by 2029
2025-09-15
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the ministry expects to establish at least 50 multimodal transport centres by 2029. MinisterContinue Reading
New safety checks for long-distance buses & vans : Transport Minister
2025-09-11
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says a new regulation will be imposed soon for buses and vans used for theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secured $1 Bn FDI in AKD’s first year – Minister
2025-09-09
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says Sri Lanka has received one billion US Dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the firstContinue Reading
Ruwanpura Expressway : Minister gives positive update
2025-08-27
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says allocations have been made in the 2026 Budget for the construction ofContinue Reading
Govt to launch large-scale development drive starting from Jaffna
2025-08-25
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the government will launch large-scale development projects starting this September. The minister noted that the firstContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tests AI & thermal cameras to prevent elephant-train collisions
2025-08-22
Sri Lanka has launched a series of measures aimed at reducing the increasing number of collisions between trains and wildContinue Reading
Govt to tighten vehicle emission tests as malpractice concerns rise
2025-08-21
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says that a significant drop in air quality has been reported in several cities, includingContinue Reading