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Navy seizes cannabis valued over Rs. 08 Mn in Uchchamunai Lagoon
During a search operation conducted in the Uchchamunai Lagoon, Kalpitiya on 04 Nov 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 dinghies with about 38kg of cannabis....
2025-11-05
Navy's community focus brings safe drinking water to Medabedda Maha Vidyalaya in Galewela
As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, the Sri Lanka Navy declared open a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at Medabedda Maha Vidyalaya in Galewela, Mathale on 31 Oct 25. ...
2025-11-04
Commander of the Navy shares maritime insights with National Defence College Course No. 04
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, shared maritime insights with the officers of Course No. 04 at the National Defence College (NDC) on 03 Nov 25. The Navy Chief was invited by the Commandant of the NDC, Major General Chamila Munasinghe, to conduct a guest lecture as part of the college's esteemed curriculum. ...
2025-11-04
Poppy flower pinned on Commander of the Navy commemoration of Remembrance Day 2025
The President of the Sri Lanka Armed Forces Veterans’ Association Poppy Committee, Major General Mahinda Mudalige (Retd), pinned a poppy on Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at Navy Headquarters on 04 Nov 25. This solemn act was conducted in commemoration of Remembrance Day 2025, honouring the service and sacrifice of fallen military personnel....
2025-11-04
Navy athletes shine at South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in India
Sri Lanka Navy athletes made the nation proud by securing medals at the South Asian Athletics Championships 2025 held in Ranchi, India, from 24 to 26 Oct 25. The championship brought together top athletes from South Asian countries, showcasing regional athletic excellence....
2025-11-04
Navy seizes 04 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
During operations conducted on 02 and wee hours of 03 Nov 25, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 35 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Veththalakerni and the Analativu Island, Jaffna....
2025-11-03
Four (04) suspects nabbed with cannabis valued over Rs. 23 Mn
A search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Point Pedro on 01 Nov 25 led to the arrest of 04 suspects, including a woman, along with approx. 105kg of cannabis and 02 dinghies....
2025-11-03
Navy takes hold of over 335kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in western seas
The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas west of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour this morning (02 Nov 25)....
2025-11-02
JMSDF ship AKEBONO departs island concluding her visit
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit, departed the island today (31 Oct 25). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-11-01
Sri Lanka and Japanese naval forces forge stronger bonds with PASSEX
In a significant step to deepen bilateral naval cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) successfully conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the western seas on 31 OCT 25....
2025-11-01
Flag Blessing and Kanchuka Puja seek blessings on 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony and Kanchuka Puja under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda on 30 and 31 October 25. ...
2025-10-31
Navy marksmen and markswomen shine at 9th Navy Open Shooting Championship
The 9th Navy Open Shooting Championship – 2025 was successfully conducted at the Sri Lanka Navy Small-bore Firing Range Complex in Welisara from 16 to 28 Oct 25. The Sri Lanka Navy Musketry Pool showcased impressive performance at this tournament, securing a number of achievements. ...
2025-10-31
Navy clamps down on narcotic smuggling, seizes dinghy with cannabis valued over Rs. 41 Mn
During a search operation conducted in the Delft sea area, Jaffna, on the night of 30 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy carrying approximately 185kg and 600g of cannabis. Two (02) suspects along with the dinghy were also taken into custody during the operation....
2025-10-31
SLNS Sindurala brings ashore 04 rescued fishermen of ‘Keshan Putha I’
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the rescue of 04 fishermen from the multiday fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’ in distress approximately 354 nautical miles (about 655km) off the coast of Hambantota. The rescued fishermen were safely brought to the Port of Hambantota this morning (31 Oct 25) by SLNS Sindurala and subsequently rushed to Hambantota General Hospital for medical attention with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Police. ...
2025-10-31
Navy diving team restores faulty sluice gate at Sembukuliya Tank
The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 27 Oct 25 to restore the worn-out sluice gate of the Sembukuliya Tank in Mahakumbukkadawala, Puttalam. ...
2025-10-31
