Govt plans online system for driver’s licence medical certificates
2025-08-26
Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku says plans are underway to introduce an online system toContinue 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
Over 1000 tourists get driving licences, Tourist drivers object
2025-08-20
The office of the Department of Motor Traffic, established within the premises of the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, hasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes modernizing driving licences for overseas use
2025-05-21
A focused discussion was held on Monday on the challenges Sri Lankan citizens face in using their driving licences overseas,Continue Reading
Drunk driving: Court orders lifelong licence suspension for bus driver
2025-03-28
The Panadura Chief Magistrate has ordered the lifelong suspension of the licence of a bus driver for having driven aContinue Reading
Notice from Police for motorists
2024-06-07
The Sri Lanka Police have issued a reminder to all motorists to carry the necessary licences and documents when onContinue Reading
Driving licence for hearing impaired persons : Pilot project in Gampaha
2024-02-06
Cabinet approval has been granted for the issuance of Light Vehicle Driving Licences for Hearing Impaired persons. According to theContinue Reading
Driving licence printing : New update from DMT
2023-11-30
Driving licences delayed due to printing issues will be issued within the next six months, the Department of Motor TrafficContinue Reading
Liquor licence suspension : Minister gives details on tax arrears
2023-11-09
The five liquor production companies whose licences were recently suspended owe tax arrears amounting to Rs. 2,715 million to theContinue Reading
Govt renews LIOC’s Petroleum licence for 20 years
2023-10-26
Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has been granted the renewal of its Petroleum Products Licence by the Government of SriContinue Reading
2024 firearm licence renewal : Notice from Defence Ministry
2023-09-28
The renewal of firearms licences of individuals/ institutions for the year 2024 will be carried out from October to DecemberContinue Reading
Driver demerit points system in effect from January
2023-07-26
The Ministry of Transport will introduce a demerit points system for traffic offences from January 01 2024. State Minister ofContinue Reading
Defence Ministry announces grace period to handover unlicensed firearms
2023-02-11
The Ministry of Defence has declared a grace period for persons who possess guns without a license to hand overContinue Reading