Licensing system to be introduced for drone pilots
2026-01-23
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced plans to introduce a licensing system for drone pilots engagedContinue Reading
Driving licence issuance back on track after 490,000-application backlog
2026-01-16
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says driving licence issuance has returned to normal this year after major delays inContinue Reading
Minister instructs action against container driver on expressway
2026-01-09
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says the Inspector General of Police has been instructed to take action against the driverContinue Reading
Transport Ministry reviews roadmap for traffic fine demerit system
2026-01-01
A discussion has been held on the implementation of the roadmap for the proposed traffic fine demerit system during aContinue Reading
Defence Ministry extends firearm licence renewal deadline
2025-12-31
The Ministry of Defence has issued a statement announcing the extension for the renewal of firearms licenses of individuals andContinue Reading
Online Licence Service Down, Notice from DMT
2025-11-27
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says the online driving licence service is temporarily unavailable, and measures are being takenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka suspends issuance of Analogue TV Channel Licences
2025-11-25
Sri Lanka has officially suspended the issuance of new licences for the operation of terrestrial analogue television channels, following CabinetContinue Reading
Over 300,000 driver’s licenses pending issuance : Transport officials
2025-10-16
More than 300,000 driver’s licenses are pending issuance currently, and arrangements have been made to print and distribute them withinContinue Reading
Govt issues first Telecommunications Infrastructure Services License
2025-09-03
Sri Lanka’s first Telecommunications Infrastructure Services License was awarded on Tuesday (02 Sept) to EDOTCO Services Lanka (Private) Limited, aContinue Reading
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