Police clarify authority of uniformed officers to enforce traffic laws
2026-10-26
Any Police officer wearing the official uniform is authorised to take legal action against traffic offenders under the Motor TrafficContinue Reading
Police reject claims of questioning over ‘Was Kavi’, launch investigation
2026-10-23
Sri Lanka Police have denied claims that a youth was questioned by Dematagoda Police over traditional Sinhala curse verses (wasContinue Reading
Youth group lodges human rights complaint over police Facebook post
2026-10-22
A complaint has been filed with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) over an allegedly threatening post publishedContinue Reading
Police issue warning over spread of false information on social media
2026-10-14
Sri Lanka Police have warned that legal action will be taken against individuals spreading false and unverified information on socialContinue Reading
Over 2,000 killed in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far in 2026
2026-10-08
Over 2,000 people have been killed in road accidents across Sri Lanka between January 1 and October 6, 2026, accordingContinue Reading
185 Sri Lankan Police officers to be deployed in Haiti for UN peacekeeping duties
2026-10-07
A group of 185 Sri Lankan Police officers is set to be deployed to Haiti in three contingents for UnitedContinue Reading
Viral video: Nine convicted over assault on two Police officers in Nilaveli
2026-10-06
Nine individuals have been convicted over the assault of two police officers in Nilaveli, after a video of the incidentContinue Reading
Nearly 3,000 face legal action for seatbelt violations on expressways
2026-10-06
Legal action has been initiated against nearly 3,000 motorists and passengers for failing to wear seatbelts in vehicles travelling onContinue Reading
Police Sergeant suspended following viral bribery video
2026-10-02
A Police Sergeant attached to the Malwathuhiripitiya Police Station has been suspended from service following allegations that he solicited aContinue Reading
Police to step up security at 24 Colombo apartment complexes amid drug trafficking concerns
2026-10-02
Sri Lanka Police, in collaboration with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has decided to strengthen security measures at 24 apartmentContinue Reading
IGP orders CID probe into Police failure to act on drug container tip-off
2026-10-01
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate alleged failures and negligence byContinue Reading
One click to borrow, but at what cost? CID probes instant loan services
2026-10-01
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into online instant loan services following reports that customers are facingContinue Reading
ChatGPT used to prepare Police body cam tender requirements, Mudalige alleges
2026-09-28
People’s Struggle Movement activist Wasantha Mudalige has alleged that information generated using ChatGPT was copied into documents prepared for aContinue Reading
Don’t hand scammers the keys: Police issue fresh online scam warning
2026-09-21
The Sri Lanka Police today issued a public advisory urging citizens to safeguard their financial information amid a rise inContinue Reading
Police warn of rising threat from AI‑generated child sexual abuse material
2026-09-17
Sri Lanka Police has issued a strong warning about the growing dangers posed by AI‑generated Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM),Continue Reading
Police reject claims linking IGP to shoe polish tin procurement
2026-09-17
The Sri Lanka Police has strongly refuted a false news item circulating on social media alleging corruption linked to procurementContinue Reading
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service
2026-09-08
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ajith Rohana, retired from the Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8), bringing an endContinue Reading
Parliamentary Committee probes Police over Cyclone Ditwah preparedness
2026-09-07
The Select Committee of Parliament tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on Sri Lanka’s lack of preparedness to face CycloneContinue Reading
