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Navy supports Clean Sri Lanka national effort to restore Kala Wewa for wild elephants
In a significant national initiative under the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, the Sri Lanka Navy, at the directives of the Ministry of Defence, contributed to a large-scale environmental project aimed at restoring the Kala Wewa ecosystem for its native wildlife. The three-day "Kala Wewa Back to the Elephants" project took place from 05 to 07 Sep 25 in the Kalagama and Balaluwewa areas....
2025-09-11
Navy leads the way with officials and fishing communities to discuss fishing related issues
The Navy conducted an awareness programme on 09 Sep 25, aimed at shedding light on the pressing fishing related issues in the Northern Province. The event was presided over by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage along with officers from security forces and local fishing community. ...
2025-09-11
Navy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bustNavy nabs 02 in Mannar bird smuggling bust
During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Sirithoppuwa in Mannar on 10 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 91 birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act....
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka Navy joins forces with partners in Pacific Angel 2025
In a significant demonstration of regional security cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a Search and Rescue Open Water Operation exercise off the coast of Marawila on 09 Sep 25. The drill was a key component of the broader Pacific Angel – 2025 exercise, a multilateral initiative led by the Sri Lanka Air Force in partnership with US Pacific Forces, Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Air Self Defence Force, Maldivian National Defence Force, Bangladesh Air Force, Indian Air Force and Sri Lanka Army....
2025-09-11
Navy revamps Fast Attack Craft with indigenously designed steering control system
The Electrical and Electronic Design Centre (ENDC) of the Sri Lanka Navy celebrated a significant milestone in its pursuit of self-reliance and technological innovation with the ceremonial launch of indigenously designed Naval Steering Control (NSC) system onboard Fast Attack Craft P421. The event was graced by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera at the Naval Dockyard Trincomalee on 25 Aug 25. ...
2025-09-09
Inspector General of Police calls on Commander of the Navy
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Priyantha Weerasuriya called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (09 Sep 25). ...
2025-09-09
Bangladesh Staff College delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) delegation currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 08 Sep 25....
2025-09-09
Western Command men, North Central women claim top honours at Inter-Command Squash Championship
The Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee became the centre of intense sporting action from 02 to 05 Sep 25, hosting the Navy Inter-Command Squash Championship. The competition showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit from across Naval Commands....
2025-09-08
Navy rider secures podium finish at “Gajaba Supercross 2025”
A Navy rider speeded off to a podium glory at “Gajaba Supercross 2025”, organized by Sri Lanka Auto Sports Drivers Association. The event was held at the Gajaba Racing Track in Saliyapura on 31 Aug 25....
2025-09-08
Six months of grit and skill: RABS Course-29 concludes with insignia pinning by Navy Commander
A ceremonial insignia pinning was held on 06 Sep 25 at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam, to recognize 3 officers and 34 sailors upon their successful completion of the six-month RABS Qualifying Course-29. At the invitation of the Commanding Officer RABS, Captain Sudesh Chinthaka and Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz, the ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. ...
2025-09-07
Child pulled to safety in Verugal river rescue
In a swift and decisive action, a Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving team averted a tragedy by rescuing a seven-year-old girl from drowning in the Verugal Aru, Trincomalee on 05 Sep 2025....
2025-09-06
Swift Navy response saves critically ill fisherman at sea
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully evacuated a critically ill fisherman from a local fishing trawler approximately 95 nautical miles (152 km) south of Galle and rushed him for medical attention, upon being brought ashore this morning (05 Sep 25). ...
2025-09-05
Western Naval Command aces Inter-Command Tennis Championship 2025
The Western Naval Command emerged champion of the ‘Inter-Command Tennis Championship - 2025,’ following a week of intense competition at the Naval and Maritime Academy Tennis Court in Trincomalee. The tournament, which ran from 27 Aug to 02 Sep, concluded with the Training Command securing the runner-up position....
2025-09-05
Navy Commander leads the Task Force for drug free country
The Presidential Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs convened at Navy Headquarters on 03 Sep 25, adopting a strategic-level approach to formulate a comprehensive national campaign aimed at eradicating drug menace from the country. The meeting was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, in his capacity as Chairman of the Task Force....
2025-09-05
Twenty nine (29) persons collared for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 19 to 31 Aug 25, twenty nine (29) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 08 dinghies and a traditional boat (01) in multiple locations across the island....
2025-09-04
