Nighttime vehicle inspections : New directive from Acting IGP
2024-12-26
All Police personnel engaged in the nighttime inspection of vehicles have been instructed to wear luminous jackets and gloves. TheyContinue Reading
Illegally assembled vehicle : Lohan Ratwatte withdraws writ petition
2024-12-09
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has withdrawn the writ petition filed at the Court of Appeal seeking to prevent hisContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Lohan Ratwatte & wife
2024-12-05
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife, who were arrested in connection with the use of an illegally assembledContinue Reading
Court orders to seize seven illegally imported luxury vehicles
2024-08-07
The Bribery Commission has been instructed to confiscate and declare as state assets seven luxury vehicles worth Rs. 400 millionContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Minister briefs Parliament
2024-07-10
The government hopes to commence vehicle imports from August under a special program that will not cause any issues toContinue Reading
Probe against Keheliya on alleged misuse of official vehicles
2024-06-19
The Bribery Commission has commenced a probe into a complaint on the alleged misuse of official vehicles filed against formerContinue 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
Vehicle import ban : Over 44,000 vehicles released to local market
2024-06-07
Over 44,000 vehicles have been released to the local market despite the existing ban on vehicle imports, State Minister ofContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Update from Central Bank Governor
2024-05-29
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has the ability to manage foreign reserves if the government gradually relaxes vehicleContinue Reading
Govt to seize nearly 112 illegally imported vehicles
2024-04-25
The Ministry of Finance is to confiscate 112 vehicles that had been illegally imported to Sri Lanka in the lastContinue Reading
Vehicle imports: Clarification from state finance minister
2024-02-21
No decision has been taken concerning the restrictions imposed on vehicle imports in Sri Lanka, State Minister of Finance RanjithContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Red Signal from Govt
2024-02-06
Under the current foreign exchange crisis, the import restrictions should be relaxed in a very planned and meticulous manner, CabinetContinue Reading
Limited No. of vehicles allowed to be imported for Govt sectors
2024-01-30
The Cabinet has approved the importation of vehicles for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation, and the Ministry ofContinue Reading
Vehicle import ban : Govt issues clarification
2024-01-09
The ban imposed on vehicle imports was not taken up for discussion at the meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers,Continue Reading
No insurance for 28 vehicles at President’s Office
2023-09-20
A recent audit report reveals that at least 28 vehicles attached to the President’s Office are uninsured, it was reported. Continue Reading
Govt. grants approval to import 6900 vehicles despite import ban
2023-09-01
The government granted approval for the importation of 6900 vehicles used for special purposes despite the current ban on theContinue Reading
Vehicle import restriction : Update from State Minister
2023-08-13
The Government has decided to relax import restrictions imposed on certain vehicles used for public transportation. State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
Seizure of lease defaulted vehicles : Update from State Minister
2023-08-11
Banks and financial institutions can only seize lease defaulted vehicles if there is no resistance from the vehicle owner, StateContinue Reading