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Rear Admiral Nimal Ranasinghe assumes command of Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Nimal Ranasinghe officially assumed duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area in a formal ceremony held at the Command Headquarters in Panama on 13 Aug 25....
2025-08-14
Incoming and outgoing Defence Advisers to British High Commission call on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisers to the British High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Darren Woods and his successor Colonel Keith Miles called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 13 Aug 25. The visit served both as a farewell for the outgoing Defence Adviser and an introduction for the incoming official....
2025-08-14
Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Dewi Gustina Tobing met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 13 Aug 25....
2025-08-14
Navy nabs 02 suspect with a large haul of smuggled Kendu leaves and foreign fags in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the lagoon area of Serakkuliya, Kalpitiya on 12 Aug 25 led to the interception of 02 dinghies for smuggling approx. 1,180kg consignment of Kendu leaves and 20,000 foreign cigarettes. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects in connection to the illegal act....
2025-08-13
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 million seized in Pesalai
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity between Kudiyiruppu and Pesalai, Talaimannar on 12 Aug 25 resulted in the seizure of about 110kg and 600g of Kerala cannabis....
2025-08-13
Suspect arrested with smuggled tobacco and medicinal products in Kalpitiya
A coordinated operation by the Sri Lanka Navy and Kalpitiya Police in the Thigali area of Kalpitiya on the night of 11 Aug 25 led to the seizure of over 379kg of Kendu leaves, 6,000 foreign cigarettes, 281,200 medicinal capsules and 1,291 medicinal injections, suspected to have been smuggled into the country. The operation also resulted in the arrest of a suspect in connection to the incident ....
2025-08-13
Embarking on naval career: Fifty-nine (59) Officer Cadets receives letters of appointment
During a formal ceremony held at the Navy Headquarters on 12 Aug 25, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, awarded letters of appointment to 59 Officer Cadets of the Sri Lanka Navy. The group comprised 56 Officer Cadets from the 68th intake and 03 Officer Cadets enrolled under the University Grants Commission scheme. ...
2025-08-12
New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka meets with Commander Southern Naval Area
The New Zealand High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, H.E. David Pine met with the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya on 12 Aug 25 at the Command Headquarters....
2025-08-12
Navy nabs 16 individuals in crackdown on illegal fishing practices
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 01 to 10 Aug 25, sixteen (16) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 06 dinghies and a traditional boat (01) in multiple locations across the island....
2025-08-12
Over 1590kg haul of Kendu leaves seized during separate naval operations
Search operations conducted by the Navy in the Negombo, Puttalam and Kalpitiya areas from 01 to 10 Aug 25 led to the seizure of over 1590kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. The operations also resulted in the apprehension of 01 suspect and 02 dinghies in connection to the illegal acts....
2025-08-12
INS Rana arrives at the Port of Trincomalee
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Rana arrived at the Port of Trincomalee on a formal visit this morning (11 Aug 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions....
2025-08-11
Local fishermen equipped with essential life-saving techniques and health awareness
Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy joined forces with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources to provide essential life-saving training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Valaichchenai Fishery Harbour on 07 Aug 25, equipping participants with vital skills for safer fishing activities. ...
2025-08-11
Navy’s commitment to community: Technical College, Pathadumbara gets fresh look under Clean Sri Lanka
The Navy extended its support to improve the learning environment at the Technical College, Pathadumbara, from 22 Jul to 06 Aug, under the “Shrama Meheyum” initiative of the Clean Sri Lanka national programme....
2025-08-11
Coordinated effort averts potential fire disaster at Galle Fisheries Harbour
A fire that broke out on a fishing trawler in the shipyard at the Galle Fisheries Harbour was swiftly brought under control on 10 Aug 25 with the assistance of Sri Lanka Navy firefighters....
2025-08-10
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, north of Mannar
During an operation conducted on 09 Aug 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 07 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, north of Mannar....
2025-08-10
