Driving licences to be suspended at 30 demerit points under new system
2026-10-16
Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the main objective of Sri Lanka’s new driving licence demerit pointsContinue Reading
Minister Herath clarifies wedding songs, commercial event payments
2026-10-05
Minister Vijitha Herath has dismissed claims circulating on social media that payments will be required for performing songs at weddingsContinue Reading
New licence regulations for music at events gazetted
2026-09-21
New regulations have been gazetted requiring organisers of weddings, parties, corporate functions, DJ shows, and even banks and supermarkets toContinue Reading
Police to issue certificates for licenced firearms every six months
2026-06-01
Sri Lanka Police have announced that licenced holders of firearms issued for personal protection will be required to present theirContinue Reading
DMT issues 400,000 permanent licences, prints 100,000 more
2026-02-24
The Department of Motor Traffic says that 400,000 permanent driving licences have now been issued to drivers who were previouslyContinue Reading
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
