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Divers ring in Sinhala and Tamil New Year beneath the waves
In a groundbreaking celebration, the Malima Diving Club of the Sri Lanka Navy Malima Hospitality Services (MHS), in collaboration with the Navy Diving Unit, marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a unique underwater festival at the Trincomalee sea area....
2025-04-10
Two suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 82 million arrested in Pitipana, Negombo
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 09 Apr 25 in Pitipana, Negombo and Keselwatta, Colombo led to the interception of a lorry and a car for smuggling about 205kg and 958g of Kerala cannabis and arrest of 02 suspects. ...
2025-04-10
Navy’s commitment in social empowerment transforms Al-Kalam Maha Vidyalaya in Pottuvil
Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind to transform the teaching-learning environment at Al-Kalam Maha Vidyalaya in Pottuvil on 07 Apr 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere at schools, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”...
2025-04-09
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva assumes duties as Commander North Central Naval Area
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva, who was appointed as Commander North Central Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (09 Apr 25). ...
2025-04-09
Speech Craft Workshop unleashes oratory skills of naval officers
The Naval Research Wing turned up the volume on public speaking and honed the analytical skills of naval officers with a Speech Craft Workshop. Organized at the Wave n’ Lake Naval Banquet Hall on 28 Mar 25, the conduct of the event was facilitated by Kelaniya Toastmasters Club. ...
2025-04-09
Navy empowers community on disaster relief
A comprehensive three-day training programme aimed at empowering civilian readiness for disaster relief operations was successfully conducted from 05 to 07 Apr 25 in the Southeastern Naval Command. This training was organized under the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, which focuses on community empowerment through education as part of its social pillar....
2025-04-09
Commander of the Navy praises literary talents of naval officers
The Commander of the Navy underscored the value of all forms of writing during an event of presenting a collection of short stories authored by Lieutenant Commander RATD Rajapaksha to the Commander of the Navy on 07 Apr 25 at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2025-04-09
Sri Lanka Navy claims glory in 3rd National Handball Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy handball team emerged as champions of the 3rd National Handball Championship, showcasing exceptional skill and teamwork to secure the title. The tournament was held from 03 to 06 Apr 25 at the Army Cantonment in Panagoda....
2025-04-09
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 121 million seized with a suspect in Kilinochchi
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police STF in the sea and beach areas of Uduththurei, Kilinochchi on 08 Apr 25 resulted in the seizure of about 304kg and 600g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the arrest of a suspect (01) and a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket. ...
2025-04-08
INS Sahyadri sets sail from Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri which arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit on 04 Apr 25, departed the island today (07 Apr). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-04-07
Hope flows in Anuradhapura with 02 new RO plants
In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, 02 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants were declared open at Heenukkiriyawa in Kekirawa and Sri Bodhirukkaramaya in Nawakkulama, Anuradhapura on 04 Apr 25. These initiatives, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, are part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project, which continues to make a positive impact. ...
2025-04-07
Community gains access to clean water through RO plant at Sri Mahasen Viharaya in Polonnaruwa
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at Sri Mahasen Viharaya in the village of Mahindagama, Polonnaruwa on 03 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-07
Sri Lanka Navy clinches Defence Services Tennis Championship - 2025
Demonstrating outstanding performance and dominance on the court, the Sri Lanka Navy tennis team emerged champion at the 13th Defence Services Games – 2025. The tournament was held from 24 to 28 Mar 25 at the Sri Lanka Army Tennis Court in Narahenpita, with participation of ace tennis players from the Tri-Services. ...
2025-04-07
Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling massive haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 07 suspects
Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on the morning of 05 Apr 25, apprehending seven (07) 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 191kg and 752g of heroin and 671kg and 452g of methamphetamine (ice). The consignment which had been meticulously hidden in the trawle...
2025-04-06
Navy apprehends suspect with 1287kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Mampuri area, Kalpitiya in the wee hours of 04 Apr 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) attempting to smuggle approximately 1,287 kg of Kendu leaves by a lorry....
2025-04-05
