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 The President of Vietnam is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 07.05.2026 to 08.05.2026. During this period, the Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic management plan within the Colombo city limits. Arrival – 07.05.2026 (Night) Following arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, the VIP motorcade is expected to proceed via: Katunayake–Colombo Expressway → Grandpass/Orugodawatte Junction → Baseline Road → Borella Junction → D.S. Senanayake Junction → Horton Place → Nelum Pokuna Roundabout → Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha → Library Junction → Mal Road Junction → Liberty Roundabout → St. Michael’s Roundabout → St. Michael’s Road → Galle Road → St. Michael’s Road Junction → Galle Road → Galle Face Roundabout → Galle Face Centre Road → Baladaksha Mawatha → NSA Roundabout → Lotus Road → Ceramic Junction → York Street. Traffic Restrictions: Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering the above route two hours prior to the movement of the VIP. All other vehicles will be restricted once the VIP convoy commences travel. Alternative Routes: Light vehicles entering Colombo via Kandy Road may enter via Kelani Bridge, turn right onto Grandpass–Bandaranaike Mawatha, proceed to Ingurukade Junction, then via Wales Kumara Mawatha, Armour Street, Panchikawatte Roundabout, Maradana, and Borella to connect with Kota Road (subject to convoy movement). Vehicles arriving via Galle Road, High Level Road, and Baseline Road may divert through Borella Cemetery Roundabout, Old Bullers Road, Castle Street, Ayurveda Junction, Obeysekarapura, Kolonnawa, Wellampitiya, Angoda, Kelaniya, and connect to Kandy Road or Negombo Road. Vehicles from Colombo Fort and Pettah heading towards Negombo, Kandy, or Avissawella Roads may use Olcott Mawatha, Panchikawatte, Armour Street, Wales Kumara Mawatha, and onward diversions as indicated, including Kelaniya–Biyagama Road and Reclamation Road. Movements – 08.05.2026 (Morning – Presidential Secretariat) The VIP is scheduled to proceed to the Presidential Secretariat. Restrictions: Entry of heavy vehicles, including buses, via NSA Roundabout, Galle Face Centre Road, and Bank Mawatha will be suspended two hours prior to the movement. All vehicular access will be restricted once the convoy begins its journey. Alternative Routes: Outbound traffic from Colombo may proceed via Ceramic Junction → D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha → Technical Junction → Sangharaja Mawatha → Maligawatta → Armour Street → Maradana → and other connecting routes including Sir James Peiris Mawatha and R.A. De Mel Mawatha. Vehicles entering Colombo via Galle Road may turn right at Galle Face Roundabout towards Company Street. Movements – 08.05.2026 (Morning – Public Library, Parliament & President’s House) During visits to key locations including the Public Library, Parliament, and President’s House, traffic restrictions will be imposed along: Galle Face Centre Road → Galle Face Roundabout → Kollupitiya Junction → Liberty Roundabout → Pittala Junction → Dharmapala Mawatha → Horton Place → D.S. Senanayake Junction → Nelum Pokuna Roundabout → Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha → and adjoining roads. Alternative Routes: Vehicles entering via Galle Road may divert at Galle Face Roundabout towards Company Street. Traffic from Navam Mawatha, Union Place, and surrounding areas may use Ibbanwala Junction, Dawson Street, and D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha. Vehicles entering via Kandy Road and Avissawella Road will have access with minimal interruption. Outbound traffic may utilize Technical Junction, Maradana, Baseline Road, and Gamini Roundabout. Departure – 08.05.2026 (Evening) The VIP is scheduled to depart for Bandaranaike International Airport via: York Street → Bank Mawatha → President Mawatha → NSA Roundabout → Chaithya Road → Port Access Road → Expressway. Alternative Routes: Vehicles from Pettah may turn left at Ceramic Junction towards Company Street. Traffic from D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, High Level Road, Galle Road, and Route 120 may exit via Technical Junction, Maradana, Borella, Lipton Roundabout, and Reid Avenue. Vehicles entering Colombo via Galle Road, Havelock Road, and High Level Road may divert at Liberty Roundabout through Reid Avenue and associated routes. General Notice During the periods specified on 07.05.2026 and 08.05.2026, traffic limitations may be enforced on the aforementioned roads due to VIP security arrangements. Heavy vehicles will be barred from these two hours prior to VIP movements. Other vehicles will face temporary restrictions during convoy transit. The Sri Lanka Police kindly request motorists and the general public to cooperate and utilize the designated alternative routes to minimize inconvenience.

The Honorable President of the Republic of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 03.05.2026 to 06.05.2026. In view of this visit, the Sri Lanka Police has arranged a special traffic management plan within the Colombo city limits to ensure security and smooth vehicular movement. Temporary traffic restrictions and diversions will be implemented along routes used by the VIP convoy. – 03.05.2026 – Arrival and Transfer to Colombo Upon arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport, the VIP will proceed to Colombo via: Katunayake–Colombo Expressway → Grandpass/Orugodawatte Junction → Baseline Road → Borella → D.S. Senanayake Junction → Horton Place → Nelum Pokuna Roundabout → Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha → Library Junction → Mal Road → Liberty Roundabout → St. Michael’s Road → Galle Road → Galle Face Roundabout → Galle Middle Road → Baladaksha Mawatha → N.S.A. Roundabout → Lotus Road → Ceramic Junction → York Street. Alternative Routes: Vehicles entering Colombo via Kandy Road may use: Kelani Bridge → Grandpass → Ingurukade → Panchikawatte → Maradana → Borella → Kota Road. Vehicles entering via Galle Road / High Level Road / Baseline Road: Divert through Borella Cemetery → Castle Street → Ayurveda Junction → Kolonnawa → Wellampitiya → Kelaniya. Vehicles travelling from Fort/Pettah towards Negombo, Kandy or Avissawella: Use Olcott Mawatha → Panchikawatte → Armour Street → Wales Kumara Mawatha → Thotalaga → Nawaloka Junction. Vehicles from Negombo Road / Avissawella: Use Kelaniya–Biyagama Road → Kaduwela → Avissawella. Route 120 buses will be permitted via: Lipton Circus → Kannangara Mawatha → Nelum Pokuna → Reed Mawatha → Thummulla without obstructing the convoy. — 04.05.2026 – Morning Visit to Presidential Secretariat Traffic restrictions will be enforced along: N.S.A. Roundabout → Galle Middle Road → Bank Mawatha.Entry of buses and heavy vehicles will be prohibited two hours prior to the movement. All vehicle access will be restricted once the convoy begins. Alternative Routes: Exit Colombo via: Ceramic Junction → D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha → Technical Junction → Maradana → Borella. Vehicles entering via Galle Road: Divert at Galle Face Roundabout towards Company Street. — 04.05.2026 – Afternoon Visit to Viharamahadevi Park Routes affected: Ceramic Junction → Regal → Pittala Junction → Library Roundabout → Nelum Pokuna → Dharmapala Mawatha. Alternative Routes: Enter Colombo via: Galle Middle Road → N.S.A. Roundabout → President Mawatha → York Street. Exit via: Technical Junction → Maradana / Borella or Baseline Road. — 04.05.2026 – Evening Movement to President’s House Traffic restrictions will apply along: Bank Mawatha → President’s Mawatha → President’s House vicinity. Alternative Routes: Vehicles from Pettah: Divert via D.R. Wijewardene Mawatha. Vehicles from Galle Road / High Level Road: Use Lipton Circus → Kannangara Mawatha → Reed Mawatha. Entry via: Liberty Roundabout → Thummulla → Reid Avenue.— 05.05.2026 – Visits (Museum, Maldives Embassy & Cultural Centre) Route: Ceramic Junction → Regal → Library Junction → Museum → Bauddhaloka Mawatha → R.A. De Mel Mawatha → Galle Road → Melbourne Avenue → Havelock Road → Maya Roundabout → W.A. Silva Mawatha. Return Route: Havelock Road → Thummulla → Nelum Pokuna → Pittala Junction → Ceramic Junction. Alternative Routes: Enter Colombo via: Kollupitiya → Galle Middle Road. Exit Colombo via: Baseline Road → Maradana → Borella → Narahenpita. Towards Kandy / Avissawella: Use Maligawatte → Grandpass → Kelaniya routes.— 06.05.2026 – Departure to Airport Route: Bank Mawatha → President Mawatha → N.S.A. Roundabout → Galle Middle Road → Kollupitiya → Liberty Roundabout → Horton Place → Borella → Dematagoda → Orugodawatte → Expressway. Alternative Routes: From Kandy Road: Use Kelani Bridge → Grandpass → Panchikawatte → Borella. From Galle / High Level / Baseline Roads: Use Borella → Castle Street → Kolonnawa → Kelaniya. From Fort/Pettah: Use Olcott Mawatha → Panchikawatte → Thotalaga → Negombo Road. Towards Avissawella: Use Kelaniya–Biyagama → Kaduwela. General Traffic Advisory Traffic restrictions will be enforced intermittently along the above routes depending on VIP movements. Heavy vehicles will be prohibited from entering affected roads two hours prior to each movement. Entry of all other vehicles will be temporarily restricted during convoy movements. Motorists are strongly advised to utilize designated alternative routes to minimize inconvenience.

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The Sri Lanka Police has received information regarding organized groups operating within the Colombo area, specially contacting Tourist hotels and other private institutions, while impersonating senior police officers.  These individuals falsely claim to require food, funds, or other assistance for various official events. Investigations have been initiated in connection with these fraudulent activities. The Police strongly advise all institutions and members of the public not to be deceived by such scams carried out by individuals or organized groups misusing the names and designations of senior officers. If you receive any suspicious calls or possess information related to such incidents, please report them immediately to the nearest  police Station or contact: Senior Superintendent of Police – Colombo Central 071 – 8591551

Sri Lanka Police Warns on Driving Regulations for Foreign Nationals and Vehicle Providers In 2025, five foreign nationals lost their lives in road accidents while driving in Sri Lanka. In addition, there were seven serious accidents, 78 minor injuries, and six incidents of vehicle damage involving foreign drivers. Investigations have indicated that many of these accidents occurred due to foreign tourists driving without a valid driving license in Sri Lanka, as well as by parties providing vehicles to them in violation of the Motor Vehicle Act. As part of its duty to ensure the safety of foreign visitors, the Sri Lanka Police has launched a targeted traffic operation, beginning in the Southern Province, to identify and take action against individuals or businesses providing vehicles to foreign tourists without a valid license. Driving License Requirements for Foreign Nationals When providing a vehicle, motorcycle, or three-wheeler to a foreign national, the driver must possess one of the following valid licenses: International Driving License – Permits the holder to operate vehicles of the corresponding classes. Sri Lanka Driving License – If the foreign national resides in Sri Lanka and has been issued a driving license by the Department of Motor Traffic, they may drive vehicles of the classes specified on that license. Foreign Driving License with Conversion Certificate – A driving license issued in the foreign national’s home country may be used in Sri Lanka only if it is submitted to the Department of Motor Traffic along with a certified translation. Conversion certificates are issued by the Department of Motor Traffic in Werahera and at the special counter at Bandaranaike International Airport. It is an offence to provide any motor vehicle, three-wheeler, or motorcycle for hire, lease, or any other purpose to a foreigner who does not possess one of the above valid licenses. Legal action can be taken against both the provider and the driver under the Motor Vehicle Act. Precautions for Vehicle Providers Vehicle owners and drivers should exercise caution, as some foreigners may present forged or invalid licenses. When providing taxis or rental vehicles, providers should verify the authenticity of the license. Drivers are also required to ensure the following documents and conditions are in order before operating a vehicle: * Valid driving license* Insurance certificate* Vehicle registration and income certificate* Vehicle emission certificate and fitness certificate* Mechanical condition of the vehicleDrivers must present their license whenever requested by a police officer. Legal Provisions According to Section 123 (i a) of the Motor Vehicle Act, no person may operate a motor vehicle without a valid driving license. Employing an unlicensed driver or allowing a minor to drive constitutes an offence, and both the driver and vehicle owner are liable for prosecution under the Act. The Sri Lanka Police urges all vehicle providers and drivers to comply strictly with these regulations to ensure the safety of both local and foreign road users.

Based on information uncovered during the investigation into the fatal shooting of a lawyer and his wife inside a vehicle within the Thalangama Police Division on 13.02.2026, details of a suspect have been identified. Description of the Suspect Height: Approximately 5 feet 5 inchesAge: Approximately 44 yearsComplexion: Dark; eyes appear yellowish in color Distinguishing Features: A visible cut scar on the face, located below the right cheek In accordance with these findings, several images depicting the possible current appearance of the suspect have been generated using AI technology and are presented for your attention. Members of the public are kindly requested to examine these images carefully and promptly report any information related to the suspect using the contact numbers provided below. Contact Numbers – DIG / Western Province North: 071 8598008Divisional Officer / Nugegoda: 071 8591641Director / Western Province South Crime Division: 071 8592279 Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.