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Navy continues nationwide support to restore lives affected by adverse weather
As part of its efforts to provide essential services, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for communities affected by adverse weather, the Navy continued its operations today (06 Dec 25) across the districts of Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee and Mullaitivu....
2025-12-06
A naval operation seizes another consignment of narcotics in Kalpitiya sea
During an operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on the night of 05 Dec 25, naval personnel intercepted a dinghy carrying three (03) sacks suspected to contain narcotics, as well as another dinghy that had arrived to assist it, with four (04) suspects. ...
2025-12-06
Navy continues island-wide relief efforts
The Sri Lanka Navy on 05 Dec 25 conducted extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations across multiple districts, continuing its dedicated programme to support citizens affected by recent severe weather. Working in the districts of Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee, Badulla, and Mullaitivu, naval personnel executed a wide range of tasks to restore infrastructure, provide essential services, and aid in community recovery....
2025-12-05
Navy provides disaster relief to Kothmale communities
As part of its island - wide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a vital supply operation on 05 Dec 25. ...
2025-12-05
Navy restores water supply to Madampe area after flood damage
As part of its island-wide disaster recovery programme, the Sri Lanka Navy on 05 Dec 25 successfully repaired and restored a damaged water supply system in the Madampe area, returning access to clean water for approximately 2,000 families....
2025-12-05
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
