Tourist driving licence : Govt considering increasing rates
2025-08-20
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says the temporary licences issued at the Katunayake Airport to tourists do not consist ofContinue Reading
Aviation Minister explains reasons for BIA visitor restriction
2025-08-18
Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake says several issues, including the non-expansion of Terminal 02 of the Bandaranaike International AirportContinue Reading
Govt hopes for Provincial Council Elections in 2026
2025-08-18
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, says the government hopes to conduct the Provincial Council Elections in the firstContinue Reading
Profit-making SLTB depots to get bonuses : Transport Minister
2025-08-15
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says a bonus will be granted to profit-making bus depots of the Sri Lanka Transport BoardContinue Reading
NPP UK members donate Rs 6 million for SLTB
2025-08-15
Sri Lankan workers affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) residing in the United Kingdom have donated Rs. 06 millionContinue Reading
Estate worker wage hike remains a challenge : Minister
2025-08-15
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the increase in wages for estate workers has become a challenge for the government. He revealedContinue Reading
Nanu Oya train station to be developed with private sector support
2025-08-14
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says Nanu Oya Railway Station’s long-delayed renovation will be expedited, with plans to seek privateContinue Reading
Bimal slams NCM amidst plans to bring Asad Maulana
2025-08-13
Minister Bimal Rathnayake says that steps are currently underway to bring Asad Maulana, the key figure featured in the ChannelContinue Reading
Seat belt laws to be tightened
2025-07-30
Minister of Transport and Highways, Bimal Rathnayake, says steps will be taken to strictly enforce seat belt regulations for busesContinue Reading
Tourist driver’s licence : New move by Transport Ministry
2025-07-18
The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to issue temporary driver’s licences to foreign visitors at the Katunayake airportContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to renovate 100 Railway Stations
2025-07-18
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake engaged in an observation tour to inspect the existing shortcomings at the Dehiwala Railway Station,Continue Reading
Minor accident at Railway Yard during minister’s visit
2025-07-17
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake was a witness to a minor accident that occurred at the Railway Workshops Complex atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks shipping corridor collaboration with Singapore
2025-07-17
Minister Bimal Rathnayake has expressed Sri Lanka’s interest in entering into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore on GreenContinue Reading
Bimal Rathnayake to head SL-Türkiye Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-07-11
Minister and Leader of the House of Parliament, Bimal Rathnayake, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka-TürkiyeContinue Reading
Govt reveals plans for Mattala Airport
2025-07-11
The Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) had been built without a business purpose, Minister of Aviation Bimal Rathnayake said. AddressingContinue Reading
Southern Expressway to undergo renovation after 14 years
2025-07-09
The Southern Expressway is set for development for the first time in 14 years, with the first phase covering theContinue Reading
Ministers Bimal & Handunneththi in Batti to resolve public transport issues
2025-07-03
A special District Development Committee meeting held on Wednesday at the Batticaloa District Secretariat has assessed and found solutions toContinue Reading
Pay Traffic Fines Online? : Big update on New Cabinet Decision
2025-07-01
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake says the Cabinet has approved the implementation of an islandwide online traffic fineContinue Reading