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
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