Minister reveals Sri Lanka’s expressway revenue and maintenance costs
2026-05-20
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says that the total maintenance cost for Sri Lanka’s expressway network, spanning 312.57Continue Reading
Tense situation in Parliament as MP Chamara raises travel ban against him
2026-05-20
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (20) when Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake attempted to raise an issue regardingContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake represents Sri Lanka at Russia’s International Economic Forum
2026-05-18
The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, represented Sri Lanka at the XVII International Economic Forum heldContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 112 Bn Central Expressway phase without new loans
2026-05-12
The Cabinet has approved the next phase of the Central Expressway, covering the Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch, with full government funding amountingContinue Reading
Marine Drive extension to Moratuwa planned alongside Port Access Road project
2026-05-07
The government plans to connect Colombo’s expressway network to the city through the Port Access Road near Galle Face andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tests online ticket booking platform for intercity bus travel
2026-05-04
Sri Lanka has launched a pilot programme to enable online seat reservations for long-distance bus travel, Transport and Highways MinisterContinue Reading
Bimal Rathnayake explains reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne to revive cricket
2026-05-04
Minister Bimal Rathnayake explained the reasoning behind appointing Eran Wickramaratne as chairman of the Cricket Transformation Committee, responding to questionsContinue Reading
Electric railway project for Colombo suburbs to begin next year: Minister
2026-05-04
The Government is planning to commence work on an electric railway system for Colombo and its suburbs in early 2027,Continue Reading
Watch: Government ministers hold special media briefing
2026-04-17
A special media briefing is currently underway at the Department of Government Information, with the participation of several ministers. MinistersContinue Reading
SLTB loses Rs. 20 mn daily over conductor irregularities: Minister Bimal
2026-04-09
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) is losing nearly Rs. 20 million each day due to fraudulent practices by busContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station to undergo Rs. 2.1Bn upgrade
2026-04-08
The Colombo Fort Railway Station is set to be modernized under a major development project aimed at improving passenger facilities.Continue Reading
President to announce special economic relief package today
2026-04-07
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, has announced that Cabinet approval has been granted for a special relief packageContinue Reading
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