Notable Services

Lakvindu Preschool, a commendable pre-school open to the public, successfully held its 2025 Annual Concert on the morning of 12 December 2025 at the Borella Gotami Mawatha Community Hall. Lakvindu Preschool is operated free of charge by the Community Police Division for children who grow up without proper parental care or who are unable to access early childhood development centres with adequate facilities. The event was held in a colourful and grand manner, showcasing the talents and enthusiasm of the young children. Established in 2009 as a community service initiative, Lakvindu Preschool is staffed by four qualified officers from the Community Police Division, including Women Police Inspector Deepika Niladhari, who are dedicated to teaching and caring for the children. Providing education and guidance to children, regardless of the environment in which they grow up, is an investment in the hopeful future of the motherland. In support of this valuable community service, the Police Family Welfare Association, the Junior Police Officers Association, and the Police Buddhist Association continuously provide clothing, as well as daily breakfast and lunch, free of charge to the children attending Lakvindu Preschool. The parents and guardians of the children have expressed their appreciation for this meaningful service. With the collective support of these organizations, it was a joyful occasion to witness this year’s group of 35 children presenting an entertaining and memorable variety show, providing them with a new and enriching experience at the end of the year. The programme was conducted under the supervision of the Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Community Police and Environmental Protection Division, R.A.R.N. Rajapaksa. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Deputy Director of the Community Police Division, Assistant Superintendent of Police A.S.S.A. Jayathilaka; Officer-in-Charge of the Community Police Division, Chief Inspector Manoj Samarasekara; Officer-in-Charge of the Project Division, Chief Inspector Suminda Rajapaksa; along with other invitees. During the event, prizes and gifts were distributed among the children. The Director of the Community Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police D.K. Priyantha, presided over the programme and extended financial assistance. Additional financial support was provided by the Bank of Ceylon, and two women police officers from the same staff also participated in the event. Lakvindu Preschool, located at the Borella Gotami Mawatha Community Hall, is open five days a week and admits pre-school-aged children from any area who are not receiving proper care or have limited access to facilities, upon recommendation from the respective Grama Niladhari.

Under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Mahesh Kumarasinghe, Officer-in-Charge of the Colombo Central Division, police officers serving in the eight stations within the division have taken steps to assist individuals affected by the recent adverse weather. A stock of essential relief items including dry rations collected through the personal contributions of the officers on duty, was loaded onto police cabs this morning (02 December 2025) and transported to the Ratmalana Air Force Base. These supplies are scheduled to be airlifted to the Kotmale area in the Central Province for distribution among the affected families. The Sri Lanka Police reaffirms its unwavering commitment to ensuring the well-being of fellow citizens during this challenging time and stands ready to continue its dedicated support toward national recovery and rehabilitation efforts.

A medical camp and dry food distribution program were organized by the Police Medical Services Division at the Sedawatte Weheragoda Ancient Rajamaha Viharaya to support the flood-affected residents of the Sedawatte area. The medical camp was conducted today at the Suraksha Camp established at the Sedawatte Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, where displaced individuals are currently being sheltered. The event was graced by the Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya. A team of five doctors, along with nursing staff from the Police Hospital, provided medical services during the program. Nearly 200 affected individuals received medical check-ups, essential medications, and health guidance. In parallel with the medical services, a dry food distribution initiative was also carried out for the residents of the Suraksha Camp. Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, Mr. Sajeewa Medawatte; Senior DIG Administration and Services, Mr. Rajitha Sri Daminda; DIG in charge of the Colombo District, Mr. Nishantha de Zoysa; Director of the Police Medical Services Division, W. Senior Superintendent of Police Mrs. Madara Ariyaratne; and several other senior officers participated in the event.

A large quantity of essential goods including medicines, dry food items, etc. collected for the people affected by the floods and landslides with the help of Kuttigala Police Officers, Public Safety Committee members and local residents were handed over to the goods collection center established at the Embilipitiya Municipal Council on 01.12.2025. Embilipitiya Divisional Senior Superintendent of Police Mr. Thusitha Kumara and Embilipitiya District 1 Assistant Superintendent of Police Mr. A.S. Priyantha participated in this and Kuttigala Police OIC Inspector of Police Mr. Chamara Rajapaksa took the initiative for this good deed.

A team of officers from Ballekattuwa and Ella Police is climbing Namunukula Mountain from Ballekattuwa with a generator and diesel to restore power to telephone towers that have been down due to a power outage. Telephone communication has become essential for teams working to rescue victims in mountainous areas, and once this effort is successful, you too will have the convenience of contacting your loved ones living around the Badulla area via telephone lines.

Based on the request made by the students of the Department of Environmental Technology, University of Colombo, one-day lifeguard workshop was conducted by the officers of the Panadura Lifeguard Unit of the Police Marine Division, on November 9, 2025 at the Panadura beach for a group of the university students The workshop provided a comprehensive awareness on the basic measures to be followed to save lives in the event of drowning or any danger that may arise in a water-based environment. The workshop consisted of theoretical and practical knowledge and approximately 70 students have participated in the event.  The Head of the Department of Environmental Technology, Mr. Monara Weerakoon, and the Deputy Head of the Department, Madun Dilhara were in charge of the student. The program was conducted by Sub Inspector of Police, Mr. Nimal Siri, Police Sergeant 35491 Sumith, Police Sergeant 50342 Gnanarathna, Police Constable 33628 Lakmal, Police Constable 101557 Dhanuka, and Police Constable 91046 Dasun.

With the leadership of His Excellency the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the “Rata Ma Ekata” National Operation commenced on 30.10.2025 in the morning at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. Aiming to promote social integration, under the participation of Inspector General of Police (Attorney-at-Law) Priyantha Weerasooriya, stickers were distributed to three-wheeler vehicles around the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium on that day.

The 50th workshop in the series of road safety awareness programs conducted by police officers serving at the Colombo Traffic Headquarters covering the entire island in 2025 was held at Mahinda Rajapaksa College on 28.10.2025.  Approximately 1,500 students from 25 surrounding schools participated in the workshop, and officers from the Traffic Headquarters worked to provide knowledge about hand signals used when operating vehicles, knowledge about traffic rules, and the knowledge that school students should be aware of for road safety through practical activities.  Sub-Inspector of Police Dayal Kariyawasam led the keynote address and conducted practical activities, and 150 traffic police students were selected from among the students to act as traffic wardens in front of the schools in the morning to ensure the safety of students.  This time too, with the support of Fair First Insurance Private Company, driver’s uniforms and other school supplies were provided to the students for the workshop.  It is intended that this program will be further conducted island-wide under the leadership of the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Traffic and Road Safety Division, Mr. Senadheera, and under the supervision of the Director of the Traffic Control and Road Safety Division, Mr. SSP Manoj Ranagala.