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Police clearance certificates issued by the Sri Lanka Police are processed by the Clearance Division, located on the 17th floor of the Suhurupaya Building, Battaramulla. The application processing, obtaining of relevant reports, and printing of police clearance certificates are carried out through a computerized data system. However, this system has been inactive since 12:50 p.m. on 20 August…
The Police Information Technology Division, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT), conducted a series of cybersecurity awareness workshops for police officers serving in the Galle, Elpitiya, Matara and Tangalle Police Divisions in the Southern Province on 10, 11 and 12 August 2026. The workshop series was organized on the instructions of the…
The Negombo High Court has sentenced a man to death for assaulting and murdering a woman residing in the Walpola area of the Ragama Police Division in 2019. The accused failed to appear before the court during the relevant trial proceedings. Accordingly, the case was proceeded with and the death sentence was imposed in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code. Following the…
Kankanamage Dimuthu Chathuranga Perera, alias “Samithpura Chathu,” who had fled Sri Lanka and was hiding in the Sultanate of Oman, and against whom a Red Notice had been issued, was brought back to Sri Lanka via Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake, in the early hours of today, 18.08.2026. The suspect is a 28-year-old resident of Mattakkuliya. The criminal allegations against the suspect…
Press conference
Special Information Management System Introduced to Facilitate the Public Attending the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera The annual historic Kandy Esala Perahera will be held from 18.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 in and around the city of Kandy. The Sri Lanka Police has implemented a comprehensive special security programme to ensure the safety and convenience of the public and devotees attending the Perahera.…
On the evening of 14 August 2026, a person who was swept out to sea at Madiha Beach, Matara, was rescued by officers of the Police Lifeguard Unit who were on duty at Polhena Beach. Immediately following the incident, the officers who arrived at the scene observed a person approximately 100 metres from the shore, raising his hand and calling for assistance. Chief Police Inspector Udayanga, Police…
Press Conference
Bus drivers are frequently compelled to stop on the roadway because other vehicles are parked at designated bus stops intended for public transport buses to stop and for passengers to board and alight. This practice contributes to traffic congestion and poses a significant risk to the safety of passengers. With the introduction of wheelchair-accessible bus services for persons with disabilities,…
The annual historic Kandy Esala Perahera is scheduled to be held from 18 August to 28 August 2026 under the patronage of the State. The Kumbal Perahera will be held from 18 August to 22 August, while the Randoli Perahera will take place from 23 August to 27 August. The Esala Maha Perahera will conclude with the Day Perahera on 28 August 2026. The Sri Lanka Police will implement a comprehensive…
