The Sri Lanka Navy Women’s Rugby team delivered a master class in skill to be crowned as the overall champions of the Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Women’s Tournament 2026. Organized by Sri Lanka Rugby, this high-octane tournament unfolded across two intense phases of competition in Colombo. The opening leg took place on 21 and 22 March at the CR & FC Grounds, followed by the decisive second leg held on 28 and 29 March at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo. ...

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2026-03-31

In a stride towards enhancing public health and community well-being, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open on 27 Mar 26 at Negama Sirisumana Vidyalaya in Galnewa, Anuradhapura. ...

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2026-03-31

During a search operation carried out in the dark hours on 26 Mar 26 in the beach vicinity of Erambugodella in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. ...

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2026-03-30

In a crackdown on illegal fishing practices, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals who were engaged in unlawful night diving to harvest sea cucumbers in the seas off Vankalai, Mannar, on 27 Mar 26. ...

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2026-03-30

With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. ...

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2026-03-28

The 04^th edition of Sri Lanka Navy’s signature Marine Field Training Exercise, “Blue Whale – 2026,” commenced on 20 Mar 26, under the patronage of the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake. Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, the exercise spanned the waters of the Eastern seaboard and its adjacent coastal belts. The closing address of the Exercise “Blue Whale” was presided over by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya, at the Marine Headquarters, SLNS Vidura in Trincomalee on 26 March. ...

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2026-03-28

The Sri Lanka Navy took a significant step in transforming its administrative infrastructure by introducing an e-procurement system for logistics, in alignment with the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. ...

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2026-03-24

The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a group of individuals (03) engaged in illegal night diving for unauthorized harvesting of sea cucumbers, during a search operation conducted in the Palakamunai sea area of Mannar, on 20 Mar 26. ...

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2026-03-23

In a breathtaking display of stamina and determination, Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) has etched his name in the annals of global endurance by qualifying for 03 Guinness World Records on a manual treadmill. His monumental journey began on 20 Mar 26, and reached a triumphant milestone this morning (22 March), as he successfully completed 48 hours of continuous running. Guided by the Ministry of Defence, the Navy stepped up to ensure every essential facility was in place. ...

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2026-03-22

In a remarkable display of endurance and determination, Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) commenced his attempt to set a new Guinness World Record today 20 Mar 26. The veteran naval officer began his grueling 48-hour challenge on a manual treadmill at 10:00 AM at the Naval Detachment Colombo, under the supervision of official world record adjudicators....

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2026-03-20

In an attempt to safeguard the country’s marine resources and ensure sustainable fishing practices, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of operations across the island's waters from 03 to 18 Mar 26. These efforts resulted in the apprehension of fifty-three (53) individuals engaged in various illegal fishing activities. During the raids, naval personnel also seized thirteen (13) dinghies and four (4) tractors used for these unlawful purposes....

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2026-03-20

The Sri Lanka Navy rowing team showcased their aquatic prowess at the 9th National Canoe Sprint Championship, securing an impressive haul of medals.Organized by the National Rowing Boat Association, Sri Lanka, the event took place from 12 to 14 Mar 26, at the Diyawanna Lake in Battaramulla....

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2026-03-20

A high level Sri Lankan defence delegation, headed by the Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), commenced a two-day official visit in Japan. This important engagement reaffirms the long standing friendship and strategic cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the sphere of defence collaboration and maritime security....

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2026-03-20

Special Envoy Gor joined Sri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff Rear Admiral Damian Fernando aboard SLNS GAJABAHU, a former U.S. Coast Guard cutter now in Sri Lanka Navy service symbolizing the strength of our longstanding maritime partnership. The fourth former U.S. Coast Guard cutter – ex-DECISIVE—now undertaking its Pacific journey to Sri Lanka, will further expand our maritime security partnership and regional cooperation....

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2026-03-20

The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant quantity of smuggled goods, including over 1,002kg of Kendu leaves (in wet weight) and approximately 116kg of Cardamom, during a search operation conducted at the Mampuri beach area in Puttalam on 15 Mar 26. The operation also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) used for the illegal transfer....

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2026-03-19