Police uncover organised crime links in Dehiwala grenade attack
2026-09-15
Police have uncovered extensive details surrounding the hand grenade attack in Dehiwala, revealing that the incident stemmed from a disputeContinue Reading
Two arrested over Dehiwala grenade attack
2026-09-14
Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the bomb attack on a house in Sirisangabo Mawatha, Dehiwala, which claimedContinue Reading
Three‑wheeler linked to Dehiwala bomb attack found abandoned
2026-09-11
Police have discovered a three‑wheeler suspected to have been used in a deadly bomb attack on a house in DehiwalaContinue Reading
Hand‑grenade attack on house linked to drug trafficker’s associate in Dehiwala
2026-09-10
Two unidentified men on a motorcycle carried out a hand‑grenade attack on a residence in the Kalubowila, Dehiwala area lateContinue Reading
23-year-old suspect arrested over Dehiwala shooting attempt
2026-08-10
A 23‑year‑old suspect from Homagama has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in Dehiwala earlier thisContinue Reading
Colombo HC jails former Police officers and civilian over 2008 robbery
2026-07-31
The Colombo High Court has sentenced two former Police officers and a civilian to rigorous imprisonment over charges of robberyContinue Reading
Suspect in Dehiwala cemetery shooting arrested with drugs
2026-07-27
A 25‑year‑old resident of Attidiya has been arrested in connection with two violent crimes, an attempted murder in Dehiwala andContinue Reading
World Environment Day: Five Dehiwala beach access roads formally named
2026-06-12
Five beach access roads in Dehiwala have been formally named as part of a new initiative to accurately identify andContinue Reading
Dehiwala shooting : Police seek public help to locate wanted suspect
2026-03-26
The Sri Lanka Police has appealed to the public for assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with aContinue Reading
Police release AI-generated image of Dehiwala shooting suspect
2026-01-16
Sri Lanka Police has appealed to the public to provide information regarding a suspect wanted in connection with a shootingContinue Reading
Western Province Crime Division foils Dehiwala murder plot
2025-12-11
The Western Province Southern Crime Division has arrested five suspects who had planned to commit a murder. Police said theContinue Reading
Dehiwala and Pinnawala Zoos closed on Nov. 29 due to bad weather
2025-11-28
The National Zoological Gardens says the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens and the Pinnawala Zoological Gardens will remain closed to theContinue Reading
Two bodies found in Dehiwala, Grandpass
2025-09-30
The bodies of two males found dead under suspicious circumstances were found in the Dehiwala and Grandpass areas on Monday,Continue Reading
Dehiwala shooting incident (CCTV)
2025-07-18
A 45-year-old man has been reported injured in the shooting that took place near the Dehiwala Railway Station today. CCTVContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to renovate 100 Railway Stations
2025-07-18
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake engaged in an observation tour to inspect the existing shortcomings at the Dehiwala Railway Station,Continue Reading
Dehiwala Nedimala shooting : Gunman arrested
2025-05-27
Two suspects, including the gunman, in the shooting incident reported in Nedimala, Dehiwala on 19 May, have been arrested byContinue Reading
Police seize illegally imported cigarettes in Dehiwala
2025-03-07
A 37-year-old man has been arrested with a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes in Dehiwala. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Two cars with same number plate seized in separate areas
2025-02-14
Two cars bearing the same number plate have been seized in the Dehiwala and Dalugama areas by the Police, itContinue Reading