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Navy seizes 04 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
During operations conducted on 02 and wee hours of 03 Nov 25, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 35 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Veththalakerni and the Analativu Island, Jaffna....
2025-11-03
Four (04) suspects nabbed with cannabis valued over Rs. 23 Mn
A search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Point Pedro on 01 Nov 25 led to the arrest of 04 suspects, including a woman, along with approx. 105kg of cannabis and 02 dinghies....
2025-11-03
Navy takes hold of over 335kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in western seas
The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas west of Sri Lanka, the Navy apprehended six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Dikovita Fisheries Harbour this morning (02 Nov 25)....
2025-11-02
JMSDF ship AKEBONO departs island concluding her visit
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ship AKEBONO which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit, departed the island today (31 Oct 25). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-11-01
Sri Lanka and Japanese naval forces forge stronger bonds with PASSEX
In a significant step to deepen bilateral naval cooperation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) successfully conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) in the western seas on 31 OCT 25....
2025-11-01
Flag Blessing and Kanchuka Puja seek blessings on 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
Demonstrating its deep reverence, the Sri Lanka Navy held the Naval Flag Blessing Ceremony and Kanchuka Puja under the patronage of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, along with the attendance of the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda on 30 and 31 October 25. ...
2025-10-31
Navy marksmen and markswomen shine at 9th Navy Open Shooting Championship
The 9th Navy Open Shooting Championship – 2025 was successfully conducted at the Sri Lanka Navy Small-bore Firing Range Complex in Welisara from 16 to 28 Oct 25. The Sri Lanka Navy Musketry Pool showcased impressive performance at this tournament, securing a number of achievements. ...
2025-10-31
Navy clamps down on narcotic smuggling, seizes dinghy with cannabis valued over Rs. 41 Mn
During a search operation conducted in the Delft sea area, Jaffna, on the night of 30 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy carrying approximately 185kg and 600g of cannabis. Two (02) suspects along with the dinghy were also taken into custody during the operation....
2025-10-31
SLNS Sindurala brings ashore 04 rescued fishermen of ‘Keshan Putha I’
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the rescue of 04 fishermen from the multiday fishing trawler ‘Keshan Putha I’ in distress approximately 354 nautical miles (about 655km) off the coast of Hambantota. The rescued fishermen were safely brought to the Port of Hambantota this morning (31 Oct 25) by SLNS Sindurala and subsequently rushed to Hambantota General Hospital for medical attention with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Police. ...
2025-10-31
Navy diving team restores faulty sluice gate at Sembukuliya Tank
The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 27 Oct 25 to restore the worn-out sluice gate of the Sembukuliya Tank in Mahakumbukkadawala, Puttalam. ...
2025-10-31
SLN dental clinic fosters oral health and hygiene habits in children
As part of the series of events commemorating its 75th anniversary, along with World Oral Health Day and Children’s Day, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a mobile dental clinic at the Sirisumana Dhamma School in Veyangoda on 26 Oct 25....
2025-10-31
Navy receives maritime security firearms of Onboard Security Teams for safe custody
Navy receives a set of firearms of Onboard Security Teams (OBST) on 30 Oct 25, as part of maritime security operations project to provide services and facilities to foreign Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC)....
2025-10-31
793kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in separate operations
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordinated operations with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Excise Department, seized about 793kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dingy on 28 October 2025. The successful interdictions were the result of two separate search operations conducted on the Ippantivu Island, Kalpitiya and in the Maoya Lagoon, Negombo....
2025-10-31
Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ departs island
The Malaysian Coast Guard Ship ‘KM BENDAHARA’ which called at the Port of Colombo for replenishment purposes, departed the island on 30 Oct 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....
2025-10-31
Six (06) individuals held for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 21 to 24 Oct 25, six (06) individuals involved in illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 04 dinghies in multiple locations....
2025-10-30
