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Northwestern Naval Command hosts colourful New Year festival
The Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival (Bak Maha Ulela) of the Northwestern Naval Command was held on a colourful note at SLNS Barana on 16 Apr 25. The event was graced by the Commander Northwestern Naval Area, as the Chief Guest. ...
2025-04-20
Navy seizes smuggled cosmetic products in waters north of Mannar
In a successful search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of smuggled cosmetic products adrift in the Kiranchi sea area, north of Mannar on 16 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-17
Navy steps in to combat sudden fire broke out on fishing trawler
The Navy promptly responded to a sudden fire that broke out on a fishing trawler at the Galle Fisheries Harbour on 14 Apr 25.The blaze was first spotted by personnel on board SLNS Prathapa, stationed nearby. ...
2025-04-17
SLNS Sindurala hosts spectacular celebrations as naval splendor meets New Year joy
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Commercial Service of the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation and Haritha TV, hosted the "Sayuratha Surya Mangalya - 2025" Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration on 14 Apr 25. The vibrant event took place aboard the Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sindurala, featuring rich cultural performances and traditional festivities. ...
2025-04-15
Navy apprehends 06 suspects with 145kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in Udappuwa
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach and sea areas of Karukapane, Udappuwa on 13 Apr 25 led to the seizure of about 145kg of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During these operations, the Navy also apprehended 06 suspects in connection to the act of smuggling....
2025-04-15
Navy empowers fishing community on lifesaving health & crisis preparedness
A comprehensive training programme aimed at empowering fishing community on lifesaving health and crisis preparedness was successfully conducted on 11 Apr 25 at the Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour. This training was organized in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, under the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, which focuses on community empowerment through education as part of its social pillar....
2025-04-15
Thirty-four (34) nursing students embark on new journey
In a momentous and dignified ceremony, the 2024 intake of the Naval Nurses’ Training School, SLNS Thakshila, celebrated their Capping Ceremony at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters on 09 Apr 25. The occasion saw 34 nursing students from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force pledging of dedication to the service in a ceremony graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief Guest....
2025-04-15
Training Command triumphs in Inter Command Musketry Championship
In a display of exceptional marksmanship, the Training Command emerged victorious at the Inter Command Musketry Championship, securing titles in both men’s and women’s categories. The event, held at the firing range of SLNS Shiksha from 05 to 08 Apr 25, saw 220 elite shooters from all naval commands battling for supremacy in the championship. ...
2025-04-15
Surgeon Commodore IWAPD Palipana assumes duties as Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Surgeon Commodore (Dental) IWAPD Palipana, Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Visiting Consultant at the Directorate of Dental Services, Sri Lanka Navy officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 08 Apr 25....
2025-04-15
Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling a haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 06 suspects
Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on 11 Apr 25, apprehending 06 suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 77kg and 484g of heroin and 42kg and 334g of methamphetamine (Ice). The consignment, which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to th...
2025-04-12
Forty-three (43) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 25 Mar to 07 Apr 25, forty-three (43) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in Palameenmadu, Vankalai, Mandativu, Irakkandi, Ullankali, Valachchanei, Urani Lagoon, Oluthudai, Kadeikadu, Chundikulam, Nawakkadu Lagoon, Vavunativu Lagoon and coastal and beach areas of Valeipadu. The individuals were caught engaging in practices such as illegal night diving, illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers, fishing with explosives and use o...
2025-04-11
Navy pledges support to National Anti-Corruption Action Plan
The official launch of National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) 2025–2029 was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo on 09 Apr 25. The event, hosted under the patronage of the President, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was also attended by the Commander of the Navy....
2025-04-11
Navy collars 05 suspects with 2554kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo and Mawanella
In coordinated efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy, along with the Negombo Excise Department and the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB), carried out separate raids in Kochchikade and Mawanella areas on 10 Apr 25. The operations led to the confiscation of around 2,554 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, along with 02 lorries and 01 van used to transport those smuggled items. The Navy also apprehended five individuals in connection to these incidents. ...
2025-04-11
Navy’s RO plant quenches thirst of children at Alpitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala
In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at Alpitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala on 10 Apr 25. Driven by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, this initiative has been a key component of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project and was supported by funding from the Sunshine Foundation for Good....
2025-04-11
A suspect apprehended with over 1142kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Norochcholai on 10 Apr 25 resulted in the interception of a cab, while smuggling about 1142kg and 700g of dried turmeric. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to this smuggling act....
2025-04-11
