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Navy joins forces to keep beaches clean under “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative
As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, the government initiated a national beach cleaning programme for creating beautiful beaches under the theme “A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination”. In alignment with this effort, the Sri Lanka Navy extended its all-out support to the coastal cleanup programmes launched today (09 Feb 25) in the Western and Southern Provinces....
2025-02-09
Two suspects with Methamphetamine and illegal fags arrested in Medawachchiya
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy with Anti-Corruption Unit and Police STF resulted in the arrest of 02 suspects with about 03g and 370mg of Methamphetamine (Ice) and 400 illegal cigarettes in Medawachchiya on 08 Feb 25....
2025-02-09
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 08 Feb 25....
2025-02-09
Sri Lanka Navy joins commencement of AMAN-2025
The multinational naval exercise AMAN-2025, hosted by the Pakistan Navy for the ninth time, commenced at Pakistan Navy Dockyard in Karachi today (07 Feb 25). The event was attended by Commanding Officer and crew of SLNS Vijayabahu, representing the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2025-02-07
Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA departs island after successful PASSEX with SL Navy
The Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA which arrived in Sri Lanka on 05 Feb 25 for replenishment, departed the island today (07 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-07
Defence & Security Advisor to the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence & Security Advisor to the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, Captain YUKI YOKOHARI called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 07 Feb 25 at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2025-02-07
Commander of the Navy calls on the Hon. President
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda made his first official call on the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat on 06 Feb 25....
2025-02-06
Navy extends helping hand for Beira Lake restoration initiatives
The Sri Lanka Navy enabled its manpower and craft for a clean-up drive at Beira Lake and its surrounding this morning (06 Feb 25). The programme was organised by Western Province Waste Management Authority, in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”...
2025-02-06
Navy responds to bring ashore an injured fisherman for urgent treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an injured fisherman and transfer him to the General Hospital, Trincomalee, for urgent medical attention today (06 Feb 25). Reportedly, the fisherman with hand injuries was aboard a multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the east coast of Trincomalee and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the injured fisherman with the assistance of a Bulk Carrier. ...
2025-02-06
Defence Advisor to the High Commission of Namibia in India calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisor to the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia in India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Captain Lisias Kondjeni Kangandjela called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 05 Feb 25....
2025-02-06
Navy assists to bring ashore ill fisherman in southern seas, through MRCC coordination, for medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman who was in critical condition aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, south of the island about 43 nautical miles (79km) off Galle. Upon being brought ashore, he was transferred to the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital for medical attention today (06 Feb 25)....
2025-02-06
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO – 365 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO – 365, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 04 Feb 25 for replenishment, departed the island today (05 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-05
Sri Lanka Navy’s Able Seaman RBG Chinthaka sets new benchmark in Australia winning DUX title
Able Seaman RBG Chinthaka XS 114053 of the Sri Lanka Navy topped the Hydrographic Surveying Initial Employment Training Course, conducted by the Royal Australian Navy Hydrographic School, Sydney from 23 Sep to 13 Dec 24. Accordingly, he clinched the Waining Memorial Prize, as DUX of Hydrographic Surveying Initial Employment Training Course....
2025-02-05
Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA calls Port of Colombo
The Italian Naval Ship ANTONIO MARCEGLIA arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (05 Feb 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-02-05
Three suspects arrested in Mannar for smuggling animals and medicinal drugs
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Pesalai, Mannar on 04 Feb 25, led to the arrest of 03 suspects for smuggling pigeons, African love birds and flying squirrels as well as medicinal drugs into the island. The operation also led to the seizure of a lorry being used for the smuggling racket. ...
2025-02-05
