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Navy clamps down on illegal meat mongers on Nachchikuda beach
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects with 17kg of turtle flesh, 39 turtle eggs and a dinghy (01), during a search operation in the Nachchikuda beach area of Mannar on 31 Jan 26....
2026-02-02
Navy’s 1148th RO plant declared open to ensure access for safe and healthy drinking water
In continuation of its commitment towards enhancing public health and community welfare, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant (01), set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open for community use on 29 Jan 26 in the village of Aralaganwila in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa. ...
2026-02-01
Australian High Commissioner meets with Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Matthew Duckworth met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 30 Jan 26. ...
2026-01-31
Naval vigilance preserves marine life: A suspect held for illegal possession of turtle eggs
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of 117 turtle eggs, during a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Kalladichenei of Trincomalee on 28 Jan 26....
2026-01-31
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana takes helm as Chief Hydrographer of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana, who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS), assumed duties at the office of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrograph service (SLNHS). ...
2026-01-31
Navy's fighting spirit shines, secures medal haul at National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy delivered a noteworthy performance at the National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship - 2026, securing a total of 09 medals and showcasing martial prowess. The championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, was held from 23 to 25 Jan 26 at the Sports Ministry Indoor Stadium in Wathupitiwala....
2026-01-29
Strengthening command readiness of prospective Commanding Officers
The Pre Command Training Course No 14 concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 23 Jan 26. The culminating ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Danesh Pathberiya....
2026-01-29
A suspect nabbed for illegal possession of 1158 conch shells
In a coordinated operation on 25 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Fisheries Inspectorate of Mannar apprehended an individual (01) for the illegal possession of a significant stock (1158) of undersized conch shells in the Irukkalampiddi area....
2026-01-27
Navy partners in restoration of Galle Fisheries Harbour premises
The Sri Lanka Navy on 24 Jan 26 rendered assistance for restoration of premises at the Galle Fisheries Harbour, in support of the national “Clean Sri Lanka” programme....
2026-01-27
Navy team earns medals at National Muaythai Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy Muaythai team showcased formidable skill and competitive spirit at the Sri Lanka Muaythai National Championship 2026, securing a total of eight medals. The two-day national-level event, organized by the Sri Lanka Muaythai Federation, was held on 07 and 08 Jan 26 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium....
2026-01-27
Naval personnel roll up sleeves for blood donation drive in Mullaitivu
In a continued commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation programme at the District General Hospital, Mullaitivu on 23 Jan 26....
2026-01-26
Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ leaves island
The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ concluded a logistics replenishment visit to Sri Lanka, departing from the Port of Colombo on 24 Jan 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship. ...
2026-01-26
Effective collaboration helps prevent fire disaster at Hambantota dump site
The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in extinguishing a sudden fire that broke out at the dump site of the Hambantota Municipal Council on 23 Jan 26....
2026-01-26
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’ departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’, which arrived in Sri Lanka for logistics replenishment and a goodwill mission, departed the island on 23 Jan 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions. ...
2026-01-26
Navy intercepts 02 narcotics-laden trawlers with 11 suspects in southern seas
Building on its success in seizing major narcotic stocks in 2025, the Navy continued to support the “A Nation United” National Mission in 2026. In continuation of these efforts, during an operation conducted on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended eleven (11) suspects aboard two local multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of drug smuggling....
2026-01-26
