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Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 29 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island in Jaffna....

2025-12-30

Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area

Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana who was newly appointed as Commander Southern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters on 29th December 2025. ...

2025-12-30

Navy aids in rehabilitation of schools and pre-schools in Badulla district

The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to the initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla and Passara Zones of Education that sustained damage from Cyclone ‘Ditwah’....

2025-12-29

Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 27 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, south of the Delft Island in Jaffna....

2025-12-29

Blessings at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya invoke spiritual strength on Navy’s journey of 75 years

As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and to invoke blessings on those affected by adverse weather, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 27 Dec 25, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy....

2025-12-28

Western Naval Command conducts beach cleanup to mark Navy's 75th anniversary

In an environmental initiative commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Western Naval Command organized a cleanup programme at Galle Face Beach on 27 Dec 25....

2025-12-28

Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera

The Sri Lanka Navy today (25 Dec 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera, as he relinquished duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....

2025-12-25

Navy's vigilance at sea yields significant narcotics seizure, five in custody

In a major counter-narcotics operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended five (05) suspects and seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying a consignment of suspected substances on the high seas off southern coast....

2025-12-25

Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy

Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 23 Dec 25. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera at the Navy Headquarters today and conveyed best wishes to him in his new role as Deputy Chief of Staff....

2025-12-24

Navy sustains relief for flood-impacted communities

The Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized dedicated, island-wide efforts to deliver vital humanitarian aid and disaster relief to communities devastated by adverse weather....

2025-12-24

Navy aids in rehabilitation of schools in Badulla district

The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to ‘Nena Diri Meheyuma’, a week-long initiative led by the Uva Provincial Ministry of Education from 20 to 27 December 2025. The initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla district that sustained damage from Cyclone ‘Ditwah’....

2025-12-24

Navy seizes 01 Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar

During an operation conducted in the wee hours of today (23 Dec 25), the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler (01) and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar....

2025-12-24

Navy delivers essential medical care to Palali community

As part of its 75th-anniversary commemorative events, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a mobile medical and dental clinic at the Government Tamil Mixed School, Palali North, on 23 Dec 25. This initiative fell under a series of religious, environmental, and social welfare programmes conducted by the Navy, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and community wellbeing....

2025-12-24

Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila honoured in farewell salute

The Sri Lanka Navy today (23 Dec 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila who retired from his distinguished naval service which spanned over 34 years....

2025-12-23

Navy expands key welfare facilities in Diyatalawa

The Sri Lanka Navy marked a significant enhancement to its welfare infrastructure with the official opening of newly refurbished and constructed accommodation facilities at the Diyatalawa Naval Resort. The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 22 Dec 25....

2025-12-23