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Sixty-one (61) Midshipmen and 08 Direct Entry officers pass out through the portals of Naval and Maritime Academy
In a grand ceremony marked by pride and tradition, 33 Midshipmen of the 40th intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 28 Midshipmen of the 65th Cadet Entry intake of Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA)and 08 officers of Direct Entry Course 03/2024 of the Sri Lanka Navy were commissioned into service and passed out at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 13 Dec 25. The ceremonial event was dignified by the presence of Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, as the Chi...
2025-12-16
Navy and Coast Guard successfully control Colombo Port fuel spill
In a swift and coordinated joint operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard successfully controlled a fuel spill off the coast of Colombo this morning (14 Dec 25). The incident, caused by a sudden leak in a fuel buoy near the Colombo Port, was contained through the immediate response....
2025-12-15
Navy seizes foreign-origin cannabis valued over Rs. 06 million on Delft Island
The Navy took hold of about 26kg and 900g of foreign-origin cannabis, during a search operation on the Delft Island, Jaffna on 14 Dec 25. ...
2025-12-14
Navy continues to deliver hope and relief to affected communities
As part of its post-disaster management programmes, the Sri Lanka Navy is sustaining wide-ranging operations to restore normalcy for citizens affected by recent adverse weather conditions....
2025-12-13
Navy takes hold of 1740kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw seas
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a 1740kg haul of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 10 Dec 25....
2025-12-13
Navy marks 75 years of service with impactful community initiatives
In commemoration of its 75th anniversary, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of community-focused programmes, underscoring its commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship and ethical values. The initiatives included a community health clinic in Nilaveli, Trincomalee on 07 Dec 25 and a blood donation campaign at the Naval Hospital in SLNS Nipuna on 10 December. ...
2025-12-12
Aloka Puja at Sandahiru Seya blesses Navy on 75th anniversary
The Sri Lanka Navy organized an Aloka Puja to illuminate the Sandahiru Seya premises, to invoke blessings on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the Navy on 09 Dec 25....
2025-12-12
Coastal vigilance leads to seize cannabis valued over Rs. 1 million in Mannar
In a coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police apprehended two (02) suspects in possession of approx. 06kg of foreign - origin cannabis in the Palliyamunai area of Mannar on 10 Dec 25....
2025-12-12
Navy assists to bring ashore ill fisherman in eastern seas, through MRCC coordination
The Sri Lanka Navy brought ashore an ill fisherman who was in critical condition aboard a local multiday fishing trawler, about 16 nautical miles (29km) off Trincomalee. Upon being brought ashore, he was rushed to the Trincomalee General Hospital on the night of 10 Dec 25 for medical attention. ...
2025-12-12
Navy takes hold of about 1292kg of Kendu leaves in Mannar
During a search operation on the morning of 14 Dec 25 in the Erukkalampiddi beach area, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a cab which was ready to illegally transport approximately 1,292kg of Kendu leaves. ...
2025-12-11
Navy nabs 02 suspects with a stock of Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of Kendu leaves, weighing about 542kg, and apprehended two suspects (02) and a cab, during a search operation in Puttalam on 09 Dec 25....
2025-12-11
Navy Chief recognizes sacrifice of veterans at “Anchorage” Naval Care Center
In a solemn and respectful event marking the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Center in Welisara on 10 Dec 25. ...
2025-12-10
Navy renders assistance to restore lives of those impacted by severe weather
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s post disaster recovery efforts, naval personnel were engaged in distributing relief aid to the residents of Pukkulam fishing village on 09 Dec 25. This effort was conducted in collaboration with the Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretariat in Puttalam. Furthermore, the Navy facilitated safe passage across the Nayaru Lagoon, transporting 450 residents and 33 motorcycles to ensure mobility for the affected area....
2025-12-10
Commander of the Navy shares strategic insights with Course No. 19 DSCSC course participants
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda delivered the customary address to the course participants of Course No. 19 of DSCSC, Sapugaskanda, on 08 Dec 25....
2025-12-10
Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially occupies in the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda
Marking the proud occasion of the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary, the ceremonial occupation of the Navy Headquarters (Block No. 3) at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda was held today (09 Dec 25). The ceremony was graced by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-12-09
