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A suspect nabbed for illegal possession of 1158 conch shells
In a coordinated operation on 25 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Fisheries Inspectorate of Mannar apprehended an individual (01) for the illegal possession of a significant stock (1158) of undersized conch shells in the Irukkalampiddi area....
2026-01-27
Navy partners in restoration of Galle Fisheries Harbour premises
The Sri Lanka Navy on 24 Jan 26 rendered assistance for restoration of premises at the Galle Fisheries Harbour, in support of the national “Clean Sri Lanka” programme....
2026-01-27
Navy team earns medals at National Muaythai Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy Muaythai team showcased formidable skill and competitive spirit at the Sri Lanka Muaythai National Championship 2026, securing a total of eight medals. The two-day national-level event, organized by the Sri Lanka Muaythai Federation, was held on 07 and 08 Jan 26 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium....
2026-01-27
Naval personnel roll up sleeves for blood donation drive in Mullaitivu
In a continued commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation programme at the District General Hospital, Mullaitivu on 23 Jan 26....
2026-01-26
Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ leaves island
The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ concluded a logistics replenishment visit to Sri Lanka, departing from the Port of Colombo on 24 Jan 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship. ...
2026-01-26
Effective collaboration helps prevent fire disaster at Hambantota dump site
The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in extinguishing a sudden fire that broke out at the dump site of the Hambantota Municipal Council on 23 Jan 26....
2026-01-26
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’ departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’, which arrived in Sri Lanka for logistics replenishment and a goodwill mission, departed the island on 23 Jan 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions. ...
2026-01-26
Navy intercepts 02 narcotics-laden trawlers with 11 suspects in southern seas
Building on its success in seizing major narcotic stocks in 2025, the Navy continued to support the “A Nation United” National Mission in 2026. In continuation of these efforts, during an operation conducted on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended eleven (11) suspects aboard two local multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of drug smuggling....
2026-01-26
Navy divers restore reservoir sluice gate of Bomburuella Reservoir
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a diving operation on 19 Jan 26 to inspect and restore the sluice gate of the Bomburuella Reservoir....
2026-01-23
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’ arrives in Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship, ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’, arrived at the port of Colombo today (22 Jan 26) on a scheduled port call for logistics replenishment and a goodwill mission. In keeping with time-honored naval tradition the ship was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon arrival. The 90.71m – long Sigma Corvette FS is commanded by Commander Annugerah Anurullah....
2026-01-22
Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ calls Port of Colombo
The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a logistics replenishment visit today (22 Jan 26). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2026-01-22
Navy swiftly responds to bring ashore an injured fisherman for urgent treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an injured fisherman and transfer him to hospital, for urgent medical attention this morning (21 Jan 26). The fisherman was aboard a multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-01-21
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 20 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized two (02) Indian fishing boats and apprehended seven (07) Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilan, Jaffna....
2026-01-21
Navy collars 04 suspects for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
During a search operation conducted in the Venpurinagar beach area of Jaffna on 20 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals for their involvement in the illegal harvest of sea cucumbers. The suspects were taken into custody along with 351 sea cucumbers and a dinghy (01) used in the illicit activity. ...
2026-01-21
'EX DOSTI' concludes solidifying strategic maritime bonds
The 17th iteration of the trilateral joint exercise ‘EX DOSTI’ concluded successfully on 19 Jan 26, following four days of cooperative engagement in Maldivian waters. ...
2026-01-21
