Notable Services

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. 

The inauguration ceremony for the official launch of the facility to pay traffic fines in the Northern Province through the digital payment system “GovPay,” introduced jointly by the Ministry of Digital Economy, the Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), and LankaPay, with the objective of enhancing the efficiency of public services, was held under the patronage of the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, on 28.10.2025 at the Kilinochchi District Secretariat. Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Northern Province, Mr Thilak C. A. Dhanapala, Deputy Inspector General of Police of Vavuniya Range, Mr Indika Hapugoda, Deputy Inspector General of Police of Kilinochchi and Mullaitivu, Mr J. A. Chandrasena, and Deputy Inspector General of Police of Jaffna and Kankesanthurai, Mr G. H. Marapana, along with Directors in charge of the six Police Divisions in the Northern Province and over 150 police officers attached to traffic duties, participated in this event. Workshops were conducted in the past three days in the Vavuniya and Kilinochchi Police Divisions, with the participation of more than 400 police officers to provide technical knowledge on the use of GovPay, and the required mobile phones were also distributed to the officers. The Northern Province becomes the third province in Sri Lanka where traffic fines can be paid via GovPay. The payment of fines is already being implemented successfully in the Western and Southern Provinces. Mr Channanda de Silva, Chief Executive Officer of LankaPay stated that a total of 23,539 traffic fine payments have been reported, amounting to approximately 31 million rupees, since the launch of GovPay facility in April 2025. Accordingly, for the purpose of paying the fines through Govpay in the Northern Province as well, you can ask for instructions from the police officer, who gives you the fine slip. After making the payment, you can get your driving license in that instance. We wish to inform you that, if necessary, you may also make payment at a later time by having referred to the instructions on https://govpay.lk/si/spot-fine.

At the invitation of Jetwing Travels (Private) Limited and under the instructions of the Inspector General of Police, an awareness workshop on tourist safety was held on the morning of October 28, 2025, at the Jetwing Travels head office. The program was organized as part of the Police Department’s ongoing initiative to educate local workers involved in the tourism industry on safety precautions and appropriate responses in the event of any safety issue affecting tourists receiving their services. Moreover the Director of the Police Media Division and Police Media Spokesperson, Mr. F.U. Wootler, who delivered a comprehensive lecture on legal measures that can be taken to ensure tourist safety. He also discussed several recent incidents related to safety concerns in the tourism sector. The session provided valuable awareness and guidance to tourism professionals and workers, including tour guides, vehicle suppliers, drivers, hoteliers, restaurant operators, and communication staff, who offer services under Jetwing Travels. Through such programs, the Police aim to strengthen cooperation with the tourism industry and enhance Sri Lanka’s image as a safe and welcoming destination for travelers.

On October 23, 2025, Woman Inspector of Police  Ms. Yamuna Dhammika Kumari Edirisinghe and Female Woman Police Constable Ms. Samanmali 12093, attached to the Prime Minister’s Security Division, demonstrated exemplary honesty by returning a lost wallet to its rightful owner, a British national, Ms. Sabrina Cameron. The wallet was found on Thimbirigasyaya Road in Narahenpita, and upon its discovery, the officers promptly reported the matter to the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Prime Minister’s Security Division. The OIC immediately informed the Director of the Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mr. Sumithra de Silva, who in turn coordinated with the Western North Crime Division. Based on the information contained in the wallet, the residence of Ms. Cameron was successfully identified. Subsequently, Ms. Sabrina Cameron visited the Prime Minister’s Security Division office, where the wallet was officially handed over to her by WIP Edirisinghe, under the supervision of the Division Director. At the time of recovery, the wallet contained Rs. 6,000 in cash, foreign currencies in US dollars and British pounds, bringing the total value to nearly Rs. 600,000. It also contained several local and international credit cards, a driver’s license, an identity card, and other essential documents. Expressing her appreciation, Ms. Cameron commended the integrity and professionalism of the Sri Lankan police officers and conveyed her heartfelt gratitude for their honesty and sense of duty.

The Police Cadet Corps is the home of the Sri Lanka Police, where the youth of this country are trained to become responsible, capable, and productive individuals who are capable of shouldering responsibilities with self-confidence.   Every student who are selected to and enrolled with the Police Cadet Corps is directed to the IGP Challenge Trophy National Police Cadet Camp. Subsequently, they are educated on the law of this country and trained to become proud citizens who have trained their minds for a successful life by mastering the ability to handle them through expert methods and strategies.  This series of photographs shows students who are successfully facing the endurance and problem-solving tests at the 2025 IGP Challenge Cup National Police Cadet Camp, which will be held at the Sri Lanka Police College, Kalutara, till 10.10.2025.

Divisional Community Policing Coordination Unit of Matale looked into the case of 11 people in the area who had lost their legs below the knee. Measures have been taken to donate prosthetic legs those people with disabilities. Concurrent with the 159th Police Day, this charity event was organized under the supervision of Senior Superintendent of Police in charge of Matale Division, Mr M. S. K. Wickramanayake. The event was held on 24 – 09 – 2025 at the auditorium of Matale Police Station. Assistant Superintendent of Police in charge of Matale District II, Mr  P. M. C. R. Tennakoon, OIC of Divisional Community Policing Coordination Unit of Matale, I. P Mr Hemantha Wijebandara and other officers of the unit participated in the event. ‘For Handicap Foundation’ of Kandy extends their generous support by donating a sum of Rs. 600,000. The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. S. S. Attanayake and Chief Technology Officer Sisira Kumara have graced the occasion.

Devotees who visit Anuradhapura from all over the island have tendency to visit the Tissa wewa and bathe in it. Despite all awareness programmes conducted, a considerable amount of garbage has accumulated around the lake due to the deliberate or unintended disposal of garbage in the lake premises. A Shramadan campaigns was held on 20 – 09 -2025 under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national programme to remove the garbage accumulated effectively from the lake premises under the leadership of Senior Superintendent of Police, Mr. Thilina Hewa Pathirana, Director of the Anuradhapura Police Division,. All the organizing activities were done by the officers of the Lifeguard Unit of Anuradhapura Division, and school children who are undergoing training under the Lifeguard Unit and mobile vendors around the Tissa Wewa were willingly extended their support for the event. Under the generous contribution made by the Aukana Lions Club, measures have been taken to install notice boards near the lake.