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Navy brings smiles ashore with mobile dental clinics
In continuation of Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Navy conducted a series of mobile dental clinics from 13 to 16 Jul 25. The programmes were held in the Ampara District, in celebration of the World Oral Health Day, World Children’s Day and 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-07-18
Twenty-three (23) personnel master asymmetric warfare in Trincomalee
The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Sri Lanka Navy concluded its Asymmetric Warfare Course-2025 on 12 Jul 25 with a certificate awarding and insignia pinning ceremony at the SBS Headquarters. The ceremony was graced by The Commander Eastern Naval Area, as the Chief Guest. ...
2025-07-18
All set to splash Eastern waters as Navy gears up for TRINEX – 25
The stage is set in Trincomalee as the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) prepares to launch Trincomalee Naval Exercise – 2025 (TRINEX – 25), a dynamic naval exercise unfolding from 22 to 27 Jul 25 along the island’s eastern coast....
2025-07-17
Navy nabs 02 suspects with commercial explosives in Nilaveli
A search operation mounted by the Navy in the Red Rock beach area of Nilaveli, Trincomalee on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects with commercial explosives and seizure of a motorbike. ...
2025-07-17
Navy intercepts 03 dinghies for smuggling 1,349,640 prescription drugs in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 03 dinghies for smuggling 1,349,640 prescription drugs, during a search operation conducted in the Wellamundalama sea area, Kalpitiya on 14 Jul 25. The operation also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects involved in the smuggling racket. ...
2025-07-16
Western Naval Command triumphs in Inter-Command Football Tournament 2025
The Western Naval Command emerged victorious in the Inter-Command Football Tournament 2025, securing a thrilling 2-1 win over the Training Command in the final held at the Welisara Navy Ground on 11 Jul 25....
2025-07-15
Commander of the Navy infuses command priorities strengthening operational excellence during the visit
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, embarked on an official visit to the Northwestern Naval Command on 12 and 13 Jul 25, reviewing operational readiness, administrative affairs as well as implementation of welfare measures at the naval establishments of SLNS Thambapanni, Vijaya and Naval Detachments belonging to those establishments. ...
2025-07-14
Over 1307kg haul of Kendu leaves seized during separate operations
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy with the Excise Department in the beach and sea areas of Puttalam and Kalpitiya from 30 Jun to 10 Jul 25 led to the seizure of approx. 1307kg of Kendu leaves smuggled into the island. The operations also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the illegal acts. ...
2025-07-14
Nainativu Hospital upgraded with Navy-constructed OPD facility
The newly constructed Outpatient Department (OPD) building Regional Hospital in Nainathivu island Jaffna was officially opened to the public on 12 Jul 25, under the patronage of Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media. The project was funded by the German Red Cross, with technical and industrial expertise made possible by the Sri Lankan Navy....
2025-07-14
Navy’s rapid response brought passengers aboard Perl Link safely to shore
Sri Lanka Navy promptly responded to a maritime distress of the passenger craft Perl Link, capsized at sea on 12 Jul 25, while carrying a group of local tourists from Delft Island to Kurikadduwan Jetty. Responding rapidly to the developments, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to evacuate all twelve (12) tourists and two (02) crew members on board and brought them ashore unharmed....
2025-07-14
Navy takes hold of a large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Akkarayanativu area, Puttalam on 12 Jul 25 led to the seizure of Kendu leaves weighing approx. 1330kg and 300g, suspected to be smuggled in....
2025-07-14
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During a special search operation conducted in the wee hours of 13 Jul 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 07 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2025-07-14
Navy rolls out dengue prevention programmes at schools in North Central and Eastern Provinces
In a proactive move to combat the spread of dengue fever, the Sri Lanka Navy rolled out extensive dengue prevention programmes in 05 schools in the North Central Province and 06 schools in the Eastern Province on 09 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-13
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 million seized in northern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island in Jaffna on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis....
2025-07-13
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with smuggled spices, medicine and cosmetic products in Devils Point
During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Devils Point, Kilinochchi on 11 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of a stock of spices, medicine and cosmetic products which have been made ready for distribution. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 cabs. ...
2025-07-12
