One-day workshop was organized by the Panadura Police Lifeguard Unit for a group of university students

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.