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Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (07 Oct 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-10-07
Navy’s 75th anniversary events get underway with health clinic organized by Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine in Pesalai
The Sri Lanka Navy has commenced a series of commemorative events to celebrate its 75th anniversary, which falls on 09 Dec 25. The series of programmes commenced with a mobile medical and dental clinic organized by the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) in collaboration with the Navy’s Medical and Dental Directorates in Pesalai, Mannar today (05 Oct 25). ...
2025-10-05
USS FITZGERALD departs island
USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 04 Oct 25 and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-10-05
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes command as Commandant VNF
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, newly appointed as the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties of the appointment on 03 Oct 25 at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters, Welisara....
2025-10-04
Navy enters into agreement to facilitate Onboard Security Teams
The Sri Lanka Navy entered into an agreement with a local representative of two (02) foreign Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo on 03 Oct 25. The agreement enables the storage and transportation of firearms, ammunition and related equipment under Navy supervision and protection, with logistical support provided by the respective local representatives....
2025-10-04
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 405kg of Kendu leaves, a dinghy, and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Thudawa sea area, Kalpitiya, on 03 Oct 25....
2025-10-04
USS FITZGERALD makes port call in Colombo
USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on replenishment purposes this morning 03 Oct 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-10-03
VNF marks end of Annual Training Camp with inspection of divisions
Marking the conclusion of its Annual Training Camp, the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters held the ceremonial inspection of divisions on 02 Oct 25. The event was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of the Commandant VNF, Rear Admiral HNS Perera and Commanding Officer VNF, Commander Anura Karunarathna. ...
2025-10-02
Vigilance of Navy foils gold smuggling attempt in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Arichchal in Kalpitiya on 01 Oct 25, led to the interception of a dinghy with 02 suspects, attempting to smuggle about 04kg and 454g of gold ...
2025-10-01
Turning the tide on water scarcity, Navy sets up two RO plants in Matale and Anuradhapura
Two new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, were officially opened on 20 Sep 25 at Vilgamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha in Matale and Sri Sambuddha Maithri Viharaya in Oyamaduwa, Anuradhapura. ...
2025-10-01
Suspect held with 1618 foreign fags in Wellaweediya
In a coordinated search operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police, a suspect was arrested with 1618 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale at a retail shop. The raid took place in Wellaweediya, Colombo on 30 Sep 25. ...
2025-10-01
Coordinated operation nets two suspects with prohibited fishing gear
During a coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in Jaffna on 29 Sep 25, two suspects were arrested along with 857 unauthorized fishing nets which had been made ready for sale. ...
2025-09-30
Navy nabs 36 individuals in crackdown on illegal fishing practices
In separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources from 16 to 25 Sep 25, thirty-six (36) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 13 dinghies and 02 canoes in multiple locations across the island....
2025-09-29
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in coordination with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard in the wee hours of 28 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island in Jaffna....
2025-09-28
South Asia Sustainability & Security Research Institute delegation meets with Commander of the Navy
A delegation from the South Asia Sustainability & Security Research Institute (SASSRI), led by Professor Christian Kaunert, paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the Navy Headquarters on 26 Sep 25....
2025-09-27
