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Navy assists with post-storm road recovery in Kandy District
In response to damages caused by recent adverse weather, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed teams on 05 Dec 25, to assist in repairing roadways in the Kandy District....
2025-12-05
Sri Lanka Navy takes delivery of Ex-USCGC DECISIVE
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) formally took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC DECISIVE, provided by the United States to SLN, in a ceremony held at the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on 02 Dec 25. The event was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. The ship formally joined the SLN fleet on 02 December under the pennant number P 628 and the main mast of the ship will fly the National Flag effective from that date....
2025-12-05
Navy marks 75 years of service with lifesaving blood donation drives
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted blood donation campaigns at the Navy General Hospital, Colombo, and the Naval Hospital of the North Central Naval Command on 02 Dec 25. The initiatives were organized as part of the Navy’s 75th anniversary commemorations, which encompass a series of programmes that highlight the organisation’s commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical values....
2025-12-05
Navy seizes large stock of foreign cigarettes off Delft
The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial haul of foreign cigarettes and other cosmetic and wearable items during a search operation conducted in seas south of Delft, Jaffna, on 03 Dec 25....
2025-12-05
Navy delivers essential aid to multiple districts to restore community life
The Sri Lanka Navy, operating across the entire island, has launched a coordinated programme to provide essential services, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, to communities affected by adverse weather. Accordingly, today (04 Dec 25), the Navy extended its relief and restoration operations across the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Trincomalee....
2025-12-04
Navy delivers aid to weather-isolated Kothmale villages
The Sri Lanka Navy today (04 Dec 25) delivered humanitarian aid to three villages distressed by adverse weather in the Kothmale area....
2025-12-04
Navy diving teams remove debris from flood-prone bridges
In a proactive measure to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety following heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of debris clearance operations at key bridges spanning the Gin River and other locations....
2025-12-04
Navy's relief mission helps communities to rebuild lives
In the wake of recent severe weather, the Sri Lanka Navy has worked out a comprehensive, island-wide programme for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), delivering essential services to affected communities....
2025-12-03
Navy provides diving support for flood-damaged water infrastructure
In the wake of recent severe weather, the Sri Lanka Navy has worked out a comprehensive, island-wide programme for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), delivering essential services to affected communities. ...
2025-12-03
PNS SAIF delivers humanitarian aid to affected communities in Sri Lanka
Demonstrating an enduring maritime partnership and humanitarian commitment, the Pakistan Navy has delivered a significant consignment of relief materials to communities in Sri Lanka affected by recent severe weather....
2025-12-03
Indian Naval Ships arrive in Sri Lanka with humanitarian aid
In a demonstration of enduring maritime partnership and humanitarian commitment, the Indian Navy has delivered substantial relief materials to communities in Sri Lanka impacted by recent adverse weather conditions....
2025-12-03
Navy provides essential assistance for flood-affected communities
The Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized dedicated, island-wide efforts as of 02 Dec 25 to deliver vital humanitarian aid and disaster relief to communities devastated by adverse weather. The Navy is working on full swing, focused on restoring critical infrastructure, including water supply, power systems, and roadways, while providing essential medical support, dry rations, and clean drinking water....
2025-12-02
Sri Lanka Navy mobilizes resources to aid affected communities
In a dedicated humanitarian initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy on 02 Dec 25 mobilized resources to provide assistance to communities distressed by recent inclement weather. The relief effort includes the deployment of mobile kitchens capable of preparing large quantities of cooked meals and mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants designed to produce safe drinking water....
2025-12-02
A joint operation to rescue flood victims in Mannar
A joint rescue operation was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Army from 29 Nov to 01 Dec 25, in response to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the Mannar, Nanattan, Murunkan, Vidayanakulam and Settikulam areas....
2025-12-02
Navy continues island wide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts
The Sri Lanka Navy continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations on 01 Dec 25, extending vital support to communities affected by the recent floods. These efforts included the provision of medical care, dry rations, drinking water and the restoration of essential services in affected areas....
2025-12-02
