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Defence Attaché to the U.S. Embassy calls on Commander Eastern Naval Area
The Defence Attaché to the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Alan House called on the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya at the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters on 27 Mar 26....
2026-04-06
‘Balance Style – 2026’ sets standard for joint exchange training
The ‘Balance Style – 2026’ Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) course, conducted jointly by the Sri Lanka Navy and the United States Army Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha (SFOD A), was concluded on 26 Mar 26, at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters in Trincomalee. The certificate awarding ceremony was held under the patronage of Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya, the Commander Eastern Naval Area....
2026-04-06
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake
The Sri Lanka Navy today (06 Apr 26) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake, as he relinquished duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2026-04-06
Navy spearheads CBRN emergency response exercise at Hambantota International Port
In a proactive move to bolster emergency preparedness, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a training exercise focused on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) hazards. This vital training initiative took place from 04 to 13 Mar 26, centered at SLNS Kawantissa and the Hambantota International Port premises....
2026-04-06
Navy nabs 36 suspects for involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in Illuppukadawai seas
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 36 individuals along with a haul of 1750 Nos sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the sea of Illuppukadawai, Mannar in the dark hours of 30 Mar 26. The search operation also led to the seizure of 06 dinghies and diving gear used for this illegal act. ...
2026-04-02
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt; 02 suspects apprehended with 98kg of cardamom
The Sri Lanka Navy ward off a smuggling attempt in the seas of Kirimundalama, Kalpitiya on 31 Mar 26, seizing about 98kg haul of cardamom and apprehending 02 individuals involved in the illegal transfer....
2026-04-02
Navy seizes heroin haul exceeding 323kg during maritime interdiction in southwestern seas
In a decisive strike against the drug menace, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a local multiday fishing trawler (01) carrying a staggering haul of suspected narcotics in the seas southwest of the island. This operation, carried out under the national mission “A Nation United”, resulted in the apprehension of six suspects (06) and the seizure of the trawler used to smuggle the illicit substance....
2026-04-01
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt in Kalpitiya: An assortment of contraband seized
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a significant cache of smuggled goods during a search operation conducted at the Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya on 31 Mar 26. ...
2026-04-01
Navy women clinch Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Championship 2026 for 8th time
The Sri Lanka Navy Women’s Rugby team delivered a master class in skill to be crowned as the overall champions of the Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Women’s Tournament 2026. Organized by Sri Lanka Rugby, this high-octane tournament unfolded across two intense phases of competition in Colombo. The opening leg took place on 21 and 22 March at the CR & FC Grounds, followed by the decisive second leg held on 28 and 29 March at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo. ...
2026-03-31
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access in Galnewa
In a stride towards enhancing public health and community well-being, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open on 27 Mar 26 at Negama Sirisumana Vidyalaya in Galnewa, Anuradhapura. ...
2026-03-31
Navy takes hold of about 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam
During a search operation carried out in the dark hours on 26 Mar 26 in the beach vicinity of Erambugodella in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. ...
2026-03-30
Navy apprehends 04 individuals for illegal sea cucumber harvesting off Vankalai
In a crackdown on illegal fishing practices, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals who were engaged in unlawful night diving to harvest sea cucumbers in the seas off Vankalai, Mannar, on 27 Mar 26. ...
2026-03-30
Navy responds to medical emergency of foreign vessel crew member
With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. ...
2026-03-28
Navy’s premier Marine Field Training Exercise “Blue Whale – 2026” concluded on successful note in Trincomalee
The 04th edition of Sri Lanka Navy’s signature Marine Field Training Exercise, “Blue Whale – 2026,” commenced on 20 Mar 26, under the patronage of the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake. Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, the exercise spanned the waters of the Eastern seaboard and its adjacent coastal belts. The closing address of the Exercise “Blue Whale” was presided over by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya, at the Marine Headquarters, SLNS Vidura in Trincomalee on 26 March. ...
2026-03-28
Navy sets course for digital transformation with Electronic Government Procurement system
The Sri Lanka Navy took a significant step in transforming its administrative infrastructure by introducing an e-procurement system for logistics, in alignment with the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. ...
2026-03-24
