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Navy facilitates devout celebration of St. Anthony’s Church Festival in Palaitivu
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church on Palaitivu Island, Jaffna, was held with pious sentiments from 04 to 07 Mar 26. The festival concluded successfully following the celebratory Main Mass conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese, Very Revd. Fr. P.J. Jebaratnam....
2026-03-09
A suspect collared with prescription pills in Samanthurai
In a coordinated effort to curb the illegal distribution of controlled substances, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect (01) in the Samanthurai area of Ampara, in possession of approximately 200 prescription pills intended for illegal sale, on 04 Mar 26....
2026-03-09
Navy seizes a consignment of narcotics and apprehends 06 suspects in offshore operation
Answering the call of the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has tightened its grip on the island's maritime boundaries. Striking deep in the southern waters, a successful naval mission resulted in the seizure of a local fishing trawler (01) and six (06) suspects, foiling a major drug smuggling attempt....
2026-03-08
Constant vigilance nets 953kg of Kendu leaves off Marawila
In a search operation conducted off the coast of Marawila on 03 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a substantial consignment of over 953kg of Kendu leaves intended to smuggle in. ...
2026-03-08
CISM Day Run - 2026 kicks off in Galle Face
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run 2026 was flagged off under the patronage of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo in Galle Face on 07 Mar 26. Organised by the Sri Lanka Navy and steered by the Commander of the Navy and President of the Defence Services Sports Board, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the event saw the participation of military personnel and sports enthusiasts....
2026-03-07
A suspect nabbed with approx. 368kg of foreign-origin cannabis valued over Rs. 73 million
In a combined operation conducted on 04 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Kayts Police seized a consignment of foreign-origin cannabis weighing approximately 368kg at the Suruvil beach area of Kayts Island, Jaffna. The operation also led to the arrest of a suspect (01) and a dinghy (01)....
2026-03-07
Navy brings ashore crew member of JMSDF ONAMI for medical attention
With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a crew member, in need of medical attention, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship ONAMI, sailing in the western seas off Colombo, on 06 Mar 26....
2026-03-07
Navy nabs 04 suspects for involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals along with a haul of 437 sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted in the sea off South Bar, Mannar, on the morning of 04 Mar 26. The search operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy used for this illegal act. ...
2026-03-06
Maldives Coast Guard Ship Huravee departs island
The Maldives Coast Guard Ship Huravee which arrived in Sri Lanka for replenishment purposes, departed the island on 04 Mar 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo. ...
2026-03-06
Navy leads restoration drive at National Hospital, Galle
In line with the “Clean Sri Lanka” national initiative, the Navy conducted a restoration programme at the National Hospital, Galle on 02 Mar 26....
2026-03-06
Nineteen (19) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 16 to 28 Feb 26, nineteen (19) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 02 dinghies, 03 canoes and 07 traditional boats in multiple locations across the island....
2026-03-06
Maldives Coast Guard Ship Huravee arrives in Colombo
The Maldives Coast Guard Ship Huravee arrived at the Port of Colombo for replenishment purposes on 02 Mar 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions....
2026-03-03
SLNS Sagara and Nandimithra return after successful participation in International Fleet Review and Exercise MILAN-26 hosted by Indian Navy
Sri Lanka Navy Ships (SLNS) Sagara and Nandimithra sailed back into the Port of Colombo on 27 Feb 26, having proudly flown the Sri Lankan flag at the International Fleet Review (IFR) and MILAN-26 multilateral naval exercise held in India. The vessels were welcomed with traditional naval honours upon their return....
2026-03-03
Kachchativu feast draws curtains and Navy lauded for impeccable service
The annual feast of the historic St. Anthony’s Church in Kachchativu was celebrated on a high note on 27 and 28 Feb 26, drawing a vast number of devotees from both Sri Lanka and India. Bringing the event to a successful end, the Sri Lanka Navy earned widespread acclaim for its instrumental role in the proceedings....
2026-03-03
Navy takes hold of about 360kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo seas
During a search operation carried out on 26 Feb 26 in the sea area of Pitipana, Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized approx. 360kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. ...
2026-03-03
