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India Donates 134 Vehicles Worth Rs. 300 Million to Sri Lanka Police
The vehicles, valued at approximately Rs. 300 million, will be distributed among police stations in the Northern Province, according to the President’s Media Division. A total of 134 single cab vehicles donated by the government of India under the Indo–Sri Lanka Friendship Programme were officially handed over to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on May 25 at the Presidential Secretariat. The donation is intended to support policing and operational activities in the province. Speaking at the event, Santosh Jha said India would continue to extend similar assistance in the future. Priyantha Weerasooriya presented a commemorative memento to Santosh Jha in appreciation of the donation. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala, Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne, officials of the Indian High Commission and senior Sri Lanka Police officers attended the ceremony. Visited 1 times, 1 visit(s) today Anura Kumara Dissanayake India Indian High Commission in Colombo Presidential Affairs Sri Lanka Police Last modified: May 25, 2026
India donates 134 single-cabs to Sri Lanka Police - Newswire
The Government of India has officially handed over 134 single-cab vehicles to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for use by the Sri Lanka Police under the Indo‑Sri Lanka Friendship Programme. The ceremonial handover took place this morning (25) at the Presidential Secretariat. The vehicles, valued at Rs. 300 million, are earmarked for deployment to Police stations in the Northern Province. Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, speaking at the event, said India remains committed to extending similar assistance to Sri Lanka in the future. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya presented a commemorative gift to the High Commissioner in appreciation of the donation. The event was attended by Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala, Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala, Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne, DIMO Institution General Manager Rajeev Pandithage, officials from the Indian High Commission, and senior officers of the Sri Lanka Police. (Newswire) 2026-05-25
India hands over 134 police vehicles to Sri Lanka - Sri Lanka
Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on May 25, 2026 - 2:59 pm The Government of India today (May 25) officially handed over a consignment of 134 single cab vehicles to Sri Lanka for use by the Sri Lanka Police under the Indo–Sri Lanka Friendship Programme. The vehicles were handed over to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. According to the President’s Media Division, the Government of India has spent approximately Rs. 300 million for the initiative, and the vehicles are scheduled to be distributed among police stations in the Northern Province. Speaking at the event, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha said similar assistance would continue to be extended to Sri Lanka in the future. Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya presented a commemorative memento to the Indian High Commissioner in appreciation of the donation. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, DIMO General Manager Rajeev Pandithage, officials of the Indian High Commission and senior officers of the Sri Lanka Police also attended the event. Home » India hands over 134 police vehicles to Sri Lanka
India Donates 134 Cabs to Sri Lanka Police Under Friendship Programme
A total of 134 cabs donated by the Government of India under the Indo-Sri Lanka Friendship Programme for the use of the Sri Lanka Police were officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (25). The Government of India has spent Rs. 300 million on the donation, and the cabs are scheduled to be distributed among police stations in the Northern Province. Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha stated that similar assistance will continue to be extended to Sri Lanka in the future. In appreciation of the donation made by the Government of India, IGP Attorney-at-Law Priyantha Weerasuriya presented a memento to High Commissioner Santosh Jha. Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala, Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala, Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security Ravi Seneviratne, General Manager of DIMO Rajiv Pandithage, officials of the Indian High Commission, and senior officers of the Sri Lanka Police were also present at the event.
