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Navy takes hold of about 224kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo
During a search operation carried out on 01 Jan 26 in the lagoon area of Negombo, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 224kg of smuggled Kendu leaves....
2026-01-03
Naval operations net narcotics and prescription drugs valued over Rs. 75,000 Mn in 2025
In line with the "A Nation United" National Mission, aimed at safeguarding future generations from the threat of narcotics, the Sri Lanka Navy has intensified drug-interdiction operations across the island. These efforts are carried out through a collaborative approach involving local and foreign maritime stakeholders as well as law enforcement agencies....
2026-01-03
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 01 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 11 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilan of Kareinagar, Jaffna. ...
2026-01-02
Naval Social Responsibility mission flows on: 03 new RO plants to serve schools and communities
As part of its commitment towards enhancing public health and community welfare, 04 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, were declared open for community use on 29 and 30 Dec 25. The facilities were made available in the Divisional Secretariat of Mahiyangana in Badulla and Ambanpola, Galgamuwa and Bingiriya Divisional Secretariats in Kurunegala. ...
2026-01-02
A suspect nabbed with 115 ‘Water Gel’ sticks
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Mannar seized a cache (115) of commercial explosives intended for illegal fishing with a suspect (01) on 31 Dec 25....
2026-01-02
Navy commences 2026 with oath of allegiance to public service
A solemn ceremony to mark the commencement of duties for the year 2026 was held this morning (01 January) at Navy Headquarters, under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2026-01-01
Foreign warships commended for their assistance during weather disaster in Sri Lanka
Highlighting the spirit of global and regional cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy on 30 Nov 25 acknowledged the invaluable support by foreign warships, extending much-needed Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations, during the recent weather disaster in Sri Lanka. These vessels had arrived to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, held off the Galle Face seas, marking the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-12-31
Swing to victory: Navy golfers shine at Monthly Medal Golf Tournament - 2025
The Sri Lanka Navy Golf successfully conducted the fourth iteration of the ‘Navy Monthly Medal Golf Tournament - 2025’ at the Welisara Golf Range on 28 Dec 25. The event concluded with a prize-awarding ceremony presided over by the Chairman of Sri Lanka Navy Golf Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara....
2025-12-31
16,000 illegal foreign cigarettes seized with 02 suspects in coordinated busts
In a coordinated series of search operations, the Sri Lanka Navy, Police and the Police Special Task Force (STF) seized a significant cache of foreign cigarettes (16,000) and apprehended two (02) suspects on 25 and 29 Dec 25....
2025-12-31
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 29 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island in Jaffna....
2025-12-30
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana who was newly appointed as Commander Southern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters on 29th December 2025. ...
2025-12-30
Navy aids in rehabilitation of schools and pre-schools in Badulla district
The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to the initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla and Passara Zones of Education that sustained damage from Cyclone ‘Ditwah’....
2025-12-29
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 27 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 03 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, south of the Delft Island in Jaffna....
2025-12-29
Blessings at Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya invoke spiritual strength on Navy’s journey of 75 years
As part of the sequence of religious programmes held in view of the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy and to invoke blessings on those affected by adverse weather, a spiritual event was conducted at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya on 27 Dec 25, with the attendance of Commander of the Navy....
2025-12-28
Western Naval Command conducts beach cleanup to mark Navy's 75th anniversary
In an environmental initiative commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Western Naval Command organized a cleanup programme at Galle Face Beach on 27 Dec 25....
2025-12-28
