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INS Sunayna arrived as IOS Sagar departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna, under the name of IOS Sagar, arrived in the island embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', departed the island on 18 May 26. The ship was accorded a formal farewell by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions, upon her departure....
2026-05-19
Navy takes hold of assortment of smuggled items during search operation in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of items, suspected of being smuggled into the country, during a search operation conducted in the Thalawila beach area of Kalpitiya on 17 May 26....
2026-05-19
Navy nets 32 suspects in crackdowns on illegal fishing activities
In a continuous bid to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 32 individuals during a series of coordinated operations against illegal fishing practices across local waters from 01 to 15 May 26. ...
2026-05-19
Navy Martial Artists dominate at Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2026 with a spectacular medal haul
Exhibiting martial arts prowess, the Sri Lanka Navy Taekwondo team clinched a flurry of medals at the "Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2026." Accordingly, they secured two (02) Gold, four (04) Silver, and five (05) Bronze medals....
2026-05-19
Navy thwarts smuggling attempt: over 830 kg of Kendu leaves seized in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of smuggled Kendu leaves weighing over 830 kg during separate search operations conducted in Mannar on 15 and 16 May 26....
2026-05-17
Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
Embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 15 May 26. The vessel was accorded a traditional naval welcome by the Sri Lanka Navy upon its arrival in Colombo. ...
2026-05-16
Embarking on rewarding and honourable career new officer batch receives letters of appointment
Marking a significant milestone in their lives, a new batch of Direct Entry officers formally received their letters of appointment from the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda during a ceremony held at Navy Headquarters on 15 May 26....
2026-05-15
Navy’s freshwater gift flows with twin RO units for undergraduates of Jaffna University
Aiming to provide a sustainable solution for clean drinking water, two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by the Sri Lanka Navy were declared open on 11 May 26 at the hostel premises of faculties of Engineering, Technology and Agriculture located in Kilinochchi, belonging to the University of Jaffna. ...
2026-05-13
Navy hauls 941kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
In a successful strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) carrying over 941kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 12 May 26. Along with the contraband and the dinghy, naval personnel apprehended 02 suspects involved in the illegal act....
2026-05-13
Training Command sweeps top honours at Inter-Command Athletics Championship 2026
The Sri Lanka Navy Inter-Command Athletics Championship 2026 reached a thrilling conclusion on 08 May 26, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Diyagama, showcasing the exceptional sporting prowess of naval personnel. In a dominant display of athleticism, the Training Command emerged as the standout performer, clinching both the men’s and women’s championships....
2026-05-12
Commander of the Navy recognizes humanitarian grit of naval personnel during Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
In a ceremony held on 08 May 26 at the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, recognized the selfless dedication of naval personnel who played a key role in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations during the devastation caused by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’. ...
2026-05-11
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya for smuggling stock of Kendu leaves
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 622kg of Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on 10 May 26. ...
2026-05-11
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured fisherman for urgent medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on 08 May 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-05-10
Art of voice mastery and technique workshop for naval officers
Naval officers honed their public speaking abilities during a workshop organized by the Speech Craft Club, held on 02 May 26 at the Southern Naval Command. The session was conducted at the directives of the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Dhammika Wijewardana, and with the support of public speaking facilitators. ...
2026-05-07
Navy seizes 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam raid
In a crackdown on smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approx. 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Periyapadu area of Puttalam on 05 May 26. ...
2026-05-06
