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Navy’s freshwater gift flows with twin RO units for undergraduates of Jaffna University
Aiming to provide a sustainable solution for clean drinking water, two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by the Sri Lanka Navy were declared open on 11 May 26 at the hostel premises of faculties of Engineering, Technology and Agriculture located in Kilinochchi, belonging to the University of Jaffna. ...
2026-05-13
Navy hauls 941kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
In a successful strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) carrying over 941kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 12 May 26. Along with the contraband and the dinghy, naval personnel apprehended 02 suspects involved in the illegal act....
2026-05-13
Training Command sweeps top honours at Inter-Command Athletics Championship 2026
The Sri Lanka Navy Inter-Command Athletics Championship 2026 reached a thrilling conclusion on 08 May 26, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Diyagama, showcasing the exceptional sporting prowess of naval personnel. In a dominant display of athleticism, the Training Command emerged as the standout performer, clinching both the men’s and women’s championships....
2026-05-12
Commander of the Navy recognizes humanitarian grit of naval personnel during Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
In a ceremony held on 08 May 26 at the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, recognized the selfless dedication of naval personnel who played a key role in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during the devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. ...
2026-05-11
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya for smuggling stock of Kendu leaves
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 622kg of Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on 10 May 26. ...
2026-05-11
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured fisherman for urgent medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on 08 May 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-05-10
Art of voice mastery and technique workshop for naval officers
Naval officers honed their public speaking abilities during a workshop organized by the Speech Craft Club, held on 02 May 26 at the Southern Naval Command. The session was conducted at the directives of the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dhammika Wijewardana, and with the support of public speaking facilitators. ...
2026-05-07
Navy seizes 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam raid
In a crackdown on smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approx. 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Periyapadu area of Puttalam on 05 May 26. ...
2026-05-06
INS Sindhukesari departs island
The Indian Navy submarine, INS Sindhukesari, which arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake Operational Turnarounds, departed the island on 06 May 26, on successful completion of intended programmes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the outgoing submarine in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo....
2026-05-06
Sri Lanka Navy sharpens edge in asymmetric warfare
Strengthening its role in advanced maritime operations training, the Sri Lanka Navy commenced the 10th Asymmetric Warfare Course (AWC) at the Special Boat Squadron Training School (SBSTS), Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee, on 04 May 26. The opening ceremony was attended by the Commanding Officer Special Boat Squadron, Commander Lakmal Weerakkody. ...
2026-05-05
Navy Chief unveils operational infrastructure at SLNS Elara
Marking a significant step in operational infrastructure, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda declared open the newly constructed building complex, housing the Operations Room, Main Signal Office, and Private Auto Branch Exchange, at SLNS Elara on 02 May 26....
2026-05-05
Navy Commander lays out key operational priorities during visit to Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted an official visit to the Northern Naval Command from 01 to 03 May 26. During the visit, the Commander addressed naval personnel, emphasizing operational priorities and objectives of the Navy....
2026-05-05
Sri Lanka & Indian Navy divers swap expertise in ‘IN-SLN DIVEX 2026’
The training partnership between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy reached a new high-water mark with the successful completion of the joint diving exercise, ‘IN-SLN DIVEX 2026’. Held from 21 to 28 Apr 26, this collaborative initiative served as a vital opportunity for fostering the exchange of professional expertise between the two naval forces....
2026-05-04
INS Sindhukesari arrives in Colombo
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds. The visiting submarine was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in precision with naval traditions....
2026-05-04
Coordinated dragnet nabs 77 for illegal fishing practices
The Sri Lanka Navy, working with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, apprehended 77 individuals for illegal fishing practices during search operations from 17 to 30 Apr 26. ...
2026-05-04
