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Navy's Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise 2025 gets underway in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy launched the Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise 2025 on 12 Nov 25, inaugurating the HADR Symposium at the Disaster Management Training School, Rapid Action Boats Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam....
2025-11-13
Navy's coastal vigilance thwarts smuggling bid
The Sri Lanka Navy, during search operations conducted in the Kappaladi and Redbarna areas of Kalpitiya on 11 Nov 25, seized approximately 840kg of Kendu leaves and 1,980 soap bars that had been smuggled into the country....
2025-11-13
Fifty (50) individuals held for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 27 Oct to 10 Nov 25, fifty (50) individuals involved in illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 13 dinghies, 01 traditional boat and a motor bicycle (01) in multiple locations across the island....
2025-11-13
Navy fosters educational environment at Siri Dewamiththa Primary School
In a dedicated community assistance initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy supported the enhancement of the premises at Siri Dewamiththa Primary School in Rambewa on 08 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-13
Special Boat Squadron marks 32 years of elite service
The Sri Lanka Navy's Special Boat Squadron (SBS) marked its 32nd anniversary with a series of ceremonial events. The main anniversary event took place on 06 Nov 25 at the SBS Headquarters in Trincomalee, under the patronage of the Commanding Officer SBS. ...
2025-11-13
Training Command sweeps Triathlon Championship 2025
The Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee provided a stunning backdrop for the Inter-Command Triathlon Championship 2025, concluded on 08 November with Training Command emerging as the overall champion in both the men's and women's categories....
2025-11-12
35th IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 35th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting between the Sri Lanka and Indian Navies and Coast Guards was held on board INS Sukanya on 11 Nov 25, at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, north of Kankesanthurai....
2025-11-12
Navy's aquatic pride on display at Inter-Command Swimming and Water Polo Championship
The Inter-Command Swimming and Water Polo Championship 2025 was held from 04 to 07 November at the swimming pool of SLNS Gemunu, drawing spirited participation from all Naval Commands. The event showcased exceptional aquatic talent and sportsmanship among naval personnel....
2025-11-12
Grit and glory on display at Navy's Inter-Command Basketball Championship 2025
The Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Indoor Stadium at SLNS Gemunu, Welisara, became the epicenter of naval athleticism as it hosted the highly competitive Inter-Command Basketball Championship - 2025 from 24 to 30 October....
2025-11-12
Navy thwarts smuggling bid, 742kg of Kendu leaves seized in separate operations
During two separate operations in the Negombo Lagoon and Karukapane Lagoon in Chilaw on 09 and 10 Nov 25, the Navy seized about 742kg of Kendu leaves along with 03 dinghies. ...
2025-11-12
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters of Sri Lanka
During an operation conducted on the night of 09 Nov 25, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the Analativu Island, Jaffna....
2025-11-10
Navy nabs 03 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 1211kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended 03 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Olaithoduwai beach area, Mannar on 08 Nov 25....
2025-11-10
Navy nabs 04 suspects with smuggled pharmaceutical products in Kalpitiya
In a decisive blow to maritime trafficking, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a major shipment of smuggled items, a dingy and apprehended 04 suspects during a special search operation conducted in the Ippantivu and Karuwalakuda areas in Kalpitiya on 06 Nov 25....
2025-11-10
Navy hosts Sailors’ Get-together in Welisara, giving pride of place to traditions
In view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, a Sailors’ Get-together was held at ‘Wave n’ Lake’ Navy Hall in Welisara on 07 Nov 25. The event was organized as part of a series of celebratory programmes marking this significant 75-year milestone in the Navy’s proud journey....
2025-11-08
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
