Special Events

The Christmas Carol Concert, a major event of the series of programs organized annually by the Sri Lanka Police to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, was held in a grand manner on the evening of 18.12.2024 at the Kularatne Hall, Ananda College, Colombo.  His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith participated in the concert as the chief guest, while Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Public Security, (Attorney-at-law) Mr. Sunil Watagala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (Retd.) Mr. Ravi Seneviratne, Acting Inspector General of Police, (Attorney-at-law) Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, and many other dignitaries were also present. Guest singers of repute, Mariazell Goonetilleke, Glifford Richards, Falan Adrea, Sonal Prabashitha along with officers of  Sri Lanka Police with the talent of singing, presented carol singing accompanied by the melodious music of the Western Band of Sri Lanka Police Western Band. The dance performances of the Police Cultural Division added colour to the singing event, which immersed the audience in a delightful and soothing experience. The concert, which was a great success held with the generous support of many police divisions, came to an end at midnight, wishing everyone a merry Christmas. Link to watch the event through the official Facebook page of Sri Lanka Police: https://fb.watch/wzjmDKjW89/ RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

You may have been witness to the sight of Police officers with white cross belts, who provide an extensive service to manage traffic congestion in the morning and the evening on the main road system in Colombo city and suburbs. 197 officers, including two Women Police officers have voluntarily applied for the Course to become a proud member of the team of officers who extend their service from the dawn, regardless of the harsh sun or the heavy rain. Having successfully completed the Junior Traffic Management Course, these officers gracefully passed out on 17 – 12 – 2024. The ceremony of awarding the certificates and badges to the qualified officers was held at the Criminal Records Division (CRD) of Torrington Place, Colombo, under the leadership of Mr. Ranmal Kodituvakku, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, in charge of Crimes & Traffic. This course, which consists of 05 weeks of theoretical training and 03 weeks of practical training, was held under 02 groups, and those two groups were marked as the 42nd and 43rd groups respectively, that completed the course. Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police – Mr. Ranmal Kodituvakku, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic and Road Safety Range, H. K. A. Indika Hapugoda, Director of Express Highway Division – Senior Superintendant of Police – Mr. Mayura Perera and senior police officers participated in the ceremony. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

Having appointed as the Director and Media Spokesperson of the Police Media Division on 2024.12.02, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mr. Buddhika Manatunga, (LLB) officially assumed duties in his post at the Police Media Division, located at 14th Floor, Suhurupaya, Battaramulla on the morning of 16th December 2024.  Being an alumnus of Ananda College, Colombo, he is a Bachelor of Science degree holder from the University of Peradeniya, a Postgraduate in Science, and a Bachelor of Law degree holder from the Open University. He joined the Sri Lanka Police service as an Assistant Superintendent of Police on 01.01.2014 and was promoted to the post of Superintendent of Police on 01.01.2020, and to the post of Senior Superintendent of Police on 01.01.2024. He has followed many training courses relevant to police service locally as well as in foreign countries such as, Russia, Thailand, the Philippines and Cambodia. After serving in the Kandy and Trincomalee Divisions, he has served as the Director of the Human Rights Division, the Acting Director of the Police Media Division and Public Relations Division, the Deputy Director of the Legal Division, the Director of the Children and Women’s Bureau and the Officer in Charge of the Kantale Division.   RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

The Police Savings Association, which was formed 100 years ago to provide economic relief to the police officers, was established with the objective of improving the financial stability of police officers by saving money until their retirement. In the year 1924, the Superintendent of Police at the time, Mr. J. D. Aitkin, has formed the Police Savings Association to ensure legality in terms of financial matters. The Police Savings Association has been able to solve all the financial problems of police officers throughout the journey upon the celebration of its centenary. This anniversary celebration was held today, 12.12.2024, at the auditorium of the Police Savings Association with the participation of the Hon. Inspector General of Police – Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya and a number of senior officials with the blessings of all religious leaders. During this event, an appraisal of the staff of the Sri Lanka Police Savings Association and awarding of appointment letters were also held.   RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

Acting Inspector General of Police (Attorney at Law), Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya joins the book-launching ceremony of the “MANURAWA LAW JOURNAL” held at Sri Lanka Law College on 10.12.2024.

The conference held by the Bribery and Corruption Investigation Commission on the theme of International Anti-Corruption Day was held today (09) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall and the Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at- Law, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya also participated in it.

The annual concert of the Pre-School Trio, ‘‘Tiny Tots’’ located at the Police Field Force Headquarters, Kew Road, and Maradana, which is managed by the Police Families Welfare Association for the purpose of providing education exclusively to the children of police officers, was held on the evening of 04.12.2024 at the Buddhist Cultural Centre, Colombo 05. The Acting Inspector General of Police, Attorney-at-Law, Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya and his wife, Mrs. N. Neeta Samarathunga, participated in this event as the chief guests.The knowledge, diverse skills such as dancing and singing acquired by children for almost a period of two years was modestly showcased in a graceful manner before their parents and invitees through this concert while commanding further respect of the audience towards the pre-school trio.The concert came to an end awarding a number of gifts to the children and the dance performances of the Police Cultural Division presented to entertain children, made the concert even more vibrant.The Inspector General of Police stated that necessary steps will be taken to start such pre-schools in all the Police Divisions island in the near future for the children of police officers.Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Police Support Services Range – Mr. Rajitha Sri Daminda, Commandant of the Police Special Task Force – Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police – Mr. Waruna Jayasundara, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Police Welfare Division – Mrs. W. J. Padmini, Assistant Superintendent of Police of the Police Welfare Division – Mrs. Nilmini Karunarathna, Secretary of the Police Families Welfare Association – Mrs. P. Wijesooriya, Hon. Treasurer of the Police Families Welfare Association and Chairwoman of the Education Committee – Mrs. Jayanthi Ekanayake, and many officers, parents, relatives and friends of the children, had participated to watch the concert.

The Second International Symposium on Drug Related Studies organized by the Dangerous Drugs Control Board was held on 03. 12. 2024 at Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. The Hon. Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Acting Inspector General of Police and other officials participated in the symposium. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister, and Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media, participated in the World AIDS Day walk held under the theme of “Protect Rights, End AIDS” by the government, non-governmental and voluntary organizations in unison at Galle Face Green on 01.12.2024.Mr. Priyantha Weerasooriya, Acting Inspector General of Police, participated in this walk as the chief guest, and a number of gazetted officers also participated in this event. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter

The grand finale of IG’s Trophy Taekwondo Tournament – 2024 was held on the 28.11.2024 at the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, and the South Korean Ambassador to Sri Lanka has graced the evening as the chief guest, and the Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya (Attorney-at-Law) has participated in this event. The tournament was held in several stages, and it consisted of two categories – the veteran category and the novice category. After the final competition, certificate awarding ceremony was started. The officer, R. M. G. K. G. Pushpakumara 93065 of Police Special Task Force won the trophy and certificate as the best player in the veteran category while Police Constable 107099P. Thermilan who is attached to Police Division – Ampara, was awarded as the best player in the novice category. In the final contest of the novice category of the tournament, the Northern Province team was defeated by the Southern Province team by 29-20 points and the Southern Province team won the trophy for the novice championship. Accordingly, the Northern Provincebecome the first runner-up in the novice category. Police Special Task Force won the championship in the final battle of the tournament by defeating the Sri Lankan Police team by 36-11. Accordingly, the Sri Lanka Police team was the first runner-up in the veteran category. Police Sergeant A. G. C. I. Thushara won the award for the best referee of the tournament. Senior Police Officers including the Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Training and Higher Training Division – Mr. Sanjeewa Medawatte, the Commandant of Special Task Force, Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Waruna Jayasundara, the President of Police Taekwondo Association and D. I. G. in charge of Colombo Range – Mr. Jagath Chandra Kumara and Korean officials in Sri Lanka, Mr. Ki-Shu-Lee – Korean Taekwondo Master, Mr. Kwak Hun Kyu – the chairman of Korean Trade Association of and the Secretary to the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka, E Hu Chang have participated in this event. RELATED LINKS HE The President Ministry of Public Security Department of Immigration & Emigration Department of Registration of Persons National Dangerous Drugs Control Board National Police Academy CONTACT US Police Headquarters, Colombo 02, Sri Lanka. (+94) 11 2421111 (+94) 11-2440584 Facebook Tiktok Youtube Instagram Linkedin X-twitter