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VNF Training Camp underway
The Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp commenced at the VNF Headquarters in Welisara on 15 Sep 25. The event was graced by Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral HNS Perera, at the invitation of Commanding Officer Volunteer Naval Force, Commander Anura Karunarathna....
2025-09-16
Navy takes hold of 06 victims of human smuggling off Sand Dunes, Talaimannar
During a search operation in the sea area off Sand Dunes, Talaimannar on 13 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of six (06) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human smuggling and abandonment....
2025-09-16
Navy seizes stock of smuggled Kendu leaves off Chilaw
In a search operation off Chilaw on 12 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) with approx. 1,680 kilograms (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects in connection to the incident. ...
2025-09-16
SLN spotlights technical excellence at Artificers' Day
Recognizing the technical expertise of its Artificers, the Sri Lanka Navy marked the first-ever "Artificers' Day" on 10 Sep 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters....
2025-09-16
Navy briefs media on forthcoming Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference
The Sri Lanka Navy announced preparations of the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference during a press briefing held at Navy Headquarters today (15 Sep 25). The press briefing was chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando....
2025-09-15
A legacy of valour: Navy honours 4FAF veterans in Trincomalee
Under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Sri Lanka Navy held a solemn ceremony on 13 Sep 25 to honour the valour and sacrifice of 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4FAF) naval personnel. The event was held at the 4FAF War Monument at its Headquarters in Trincomalee....
2025-09-15
Coordinated operation nets suspect with illegal foreign liquor in Modara
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Sri Jayewardenepura Police Special Task Force, carried out a coordinated operation in Modara on 13 Sep 2025, leading to the arrest of a suspect in possession of 180 bottles of foreign liquor intended for illegal sale....
2025-09-14
New batch of prospective sailors sets sail from Poonewa
Marking another significant stride in the Navy’s continuous efforts to bolster its maritime defence capability, 306 naval recruits ceremonially passed out upon the successful completion of their basic training at SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa, on 13 Sep 25....
2025-09-14
Kottukachchiya Tank sluice gate back in operation with Navy’s diving assistance
The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 11 Sep 25 to restore the inoperative sluice gate of the Kottukachchiya Tank in Anamaduwa. ...
2025-09-13
Navy kicks to glory at National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy delivered a commanding performance at the National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2025, securing a prestigious position on the national podium. The event, hosted by the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation on 06 September at the Sports Ministry Indoor Gymnasium in Wathupitiwala, featured top competitors from the Armed Forces, Police, and registered clubs across the nation....
2025-09-12
Navy firefighting team assists in containing blaze at Sapugaskanda Refinery
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to a request for assistance to combat a sudden fire at the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery on the evening of 10 Sep 25. The blaze erupted in an oil tank that was undergoing repairs, posing a serious risk of spreading to adjacent facilities....
2025-09-12
Navy supports Clean Sri Lanka national effort to restore Kala Wewa for wild elephants
In a significant national initiative under the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, the Sri Lanka Navy, at the directives of the Ministry of Defence, contributed to a large-scale environmental project aimed at restoring the Kala Wewa ecosystem for its native wildlife. The three-day "Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants" project took place from 05 to 07 Sep 25 in the Kalagama and Balaluwewa areas....
2025-09-11
Navy leads the way with officials and fishing communities to discuss fishing related issues
The Navy conducted an awareness programme on 09 Sep 25, aimed at shedding light on the pressing fishing related issues in the Northern Province. The event was presided over by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage along with officers from security forces and local fishing community. ...
2025-09-11
Navy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bustNavy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bust
During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Sirithoppuwa in Mannar on 10 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 91 birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act....
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka Navy joins forces with partners in Pacific Angel 2025
In a significant demonstration of regional security cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a Search and Rescue Open Water Operation exercise off the coast of Marawila on 09 Sep 25. The drill was a key component of the broader Pacific Angel – 2025 exercise, a multilateral initiative led by the Sri Lanka Air Force in partnership with US Pacific Forces, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self Defence Force, Maldivian National Defence Force, Bangladesh Air Force, Indian Air Force and Sri Lanka Army....
2025-09-11
