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Navy rescues 309 people following Mavil Aru tank embankment breach
The Sri Lanka Navy continues extensive rescue and relief operations in the areas affected by the flooding triggered by the breach of a section of the Mavil Aru tank embankment in Trincomalee on 30 Nov 25, following heavy rainfall....
2025-12-01
Navy’s relief efforts deliver respite to 10,099 people affected by adverse weather
In light of the nationwide disaster caused by severe weather conditions, the Sri Lanka Navy has been carrying out extensive relief operations across the island since 22 Nov 25. As of 30 Nov 25, the Navy has assisted 10,099 individuals through its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts spanning all provinces, and these operations are still ongoing....
2025-11-30
Navy continues flood relief operations, assisting 882 in Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa and Northwestern Provinces
The Sri Lanka Navy is continuously providing relief to the public affected by recent flooding and adverse weather. These ongoing operations, carried out by the Western Naval Command on 29 Nov 25, have so far delivered essential aid to 882 individuals. The relief efforts cover a wide area across Kandy, Gannoruwa, Gampola, Katugasthota, Chilaw, Rathnapura, Kolonnawa, Meegoda, Thalduwa Awissawella, Weliwita, Divulapitiya, Badalgama, Mahawewa, Giriulla, Kegalle, Ruwanwella, Ayagama, Kalawana, Marapana and Mirigama in the Central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Northwestern provinces. ...
2025-11-29
Navy extends relief operations in Anuradhapura and Vavuniya aiding 380 individuals
The Navy continued its relief operations in the Anuradhapura and Vavuniya districts on 29 Nov 25, aiding 380 people affected by floods. Accordingly, the North Central Naval Command provided essential supplies and assistance to residents in Ipalogama, Padavi Parakramapura, Senapura, Medawachchiya, Settikulam, Galnewa, Thambuttegama, and Vavuniya's Omanthai area....
2025-11-29
Navy provides relief to 1,310 flood victims in Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa
In response to inclement weather, the Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized relief teams to high-risk areas across the island. 29 Nov 25, the Eastern Naval Command conducted relief operations in the Mallapachchenai of Kinniya, Kantale, Muthur Safi Nagar, Kala Oya, Gomarankadawala, Ral Palama, Gallella and Bogamuwa of Aluthgama in the Trincomalee, Polonnaruwa and Batticaloa districts. The efforts resulted in the rescue of 69 people from immediate danger and the safe relocation of 1,241 individuals, bringing the total number of people aided to 1,310....
2025-11-29
Sri Lanka Navy mobilizes for ongoing disaster relief following adverse weather
The Sri Lanka Navy is carrying out ongoing disaster relief for communities impacted by heavy rains and severe weather, as of 29 Nov 25....
2025-11-29
Navy rushes aid to Trincomalee and Ampara flood victims
In response to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy swiftly deployed its relief teams to Trincomalee and Ampara this morning (28 Nov 25)....
2025-11-28
Sri Lanka Navy evacuates critically ill woman amidst Jaffna flooding
The Sri Lanka Navy evacuated a woman suffering from a heart attack from flood-stranded Punguduthivu Island of Jaffna this morning (28 Nov 25)....
2025-11-28
Evacuations underway amidst Maho and Eluwankulam floods
The Sri Lanka Navy deployed relief teams to evacuate residents affected by severe flooding in Maho, Kurunegala and Eluwankulam, Puttalam on 28 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-28
Navy evacuates 37 individuals from landslide in Unuwinna, Hanguranketha
The Sri Lanka Navy relief teams successfully evacuated thirty-seven (37) individuals trapped by a landslide in the Unuwinna area of Maoya - Kosgalanda, Hanguranketha on 27 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-28
Navy's relief teams work in full swing in flood-hit provinces
In a swift and coordinated response to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams to provide critical assistance to affected communities. The deployment, which commenced on 22 Nov 25, spans the Southern, Eastern, Northwestern, and North Central provinces. The Navy relief teams continue to conduct their operations even today. ...
2025-11-28
Commander of the Navy visits INS UDAYGIRI
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda visited the Indian Naval Ship (INS) UDAYGIRI at the Port of Colombo on 27 Nov 25. INS UDAYGIRI arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, to mark its 75th anniversary. ...
2025-11-27
Commander of the Navy embarks on visit to INS VIKRANT
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda visited the Indian Naval Ship (INS) VIKRANT at the Port of Colombo on 27 Nov 25. The aircraft carrier arrived in Sri Lanka to take part in the International Fleet Review 2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Navy, to mark its 75th anniversary. ...
2025-11-27
Commander embarks on courtesy visit to BNS PROTTOY
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, visited the Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) PROTTOY at the Port of Colombo on 27 Nov 25. The vessel is in Sri Lanka to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, a key event celebrating the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary....
2025-11-27
Navy takes hold of approx. 2250kg of Kendu leaves in separate operations
During search operations carried out by the Navy with the assistance of Police in the Pamunugama, Kepumgoda and Wellaweediya areas on 22 Nov 25, led to the seizure of Over. 2250kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and 04 dinghies. ...
2025-11-27
