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Thirty-four (34) nursing students embark on new journey
In a momentous and dignified ceremony, the 2024 intake of the Naval Nurses’ Training School, SLNS Thakshila, celebrated their Capping Ceremony at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters on 09 Apr 25. The occasion saw 34 nursing students from the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force pledging of dedication to the service in a ceremony graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief Guest....
2025-04-15
Training Command triumphs in Inter Command Musketry Championship
In a display of exceptional marksmanship, the Training Command emerged victorious at the Inter Command Musketry Championship, securing titles in both men’s and women’s categories. The event, held at the firing range of SLNS Shiksha from 05 to 08 Apr 25, saw 220 elite shooters from all naval commands battling for supremacy in the championship. ...
2025-04-15
Surgeon Commodore IWAPD Palipana assumes duties as Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Surgeon Commodore (Dental) IWAPD Palipana, Professor in Restorative Dentistry and Visiting Consultant at the Directorate of Dental Services, Sri Lanka Navy officially assumed duties as the Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 08 Apr 25....
2025-04-15
Navy intercepts local fishing trawler smuggling a haul of methamphetamine and heroin, with 06 suspects
Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy launched a special operation on the high seas on 11 Apr 25, apprehending 06 suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler, believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotics. Subsequently, the intercepted trawler was brought to Dikkowita Harbour, where a thorough inspection was carried out with the assistance of Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) experts, leading to uncover approximately 77kg and 484g of heroin and 42kg and 334g of methamphetamine (Ice). The consignment, which had been meticulously hidden in the trawler, was handed over to th...
2025-04-12
Forty-three (43) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 25 Mar to 07 Apr 25, forty-three (43) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in Palameenmadu, Vankalai, Mandativu, Irakkandi, Ullankali, Valachchanei, Urani Lagoon, Oluthudai, Kadeikadu, Chundikulam, Nawakkadu Lagoon, Vavunativu Lagoon and coastal and beach areas of Valeipadu. The individuals were caught engaging in practices such as illegal night diving, illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers, fishing with explosives and use o...
2025-04-11
Navy pledges support to National Anti-Corruption Action Plan
The official launch of National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) 2025–2029 was held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo on 09 Apr 25. The event, hosted under the patronage of the President, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was also attended by the Commander of the Navy....
2025-04-11
Navy collars 05 suspects with 2554kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo and Mawanella
In coordinated efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy, along with the Negombo Excise Department and the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB), carried out separate raids in Kochchikade and Mawanella areas on 10 Apr 25. The operations led to the confiscation of around 2,554 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, along with 02 lorries and 01 van used to transport those smuggled items. The Navy also apprehended five individuals in connection to these incidents. ...
2025-04-11
Navy’s RO plant quenches thirst of children at Alpitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala
In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at Alpitiya Maha Vidyalaya, Monaragala on 10 Apr 25. Driven by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, this initiative has been a key component of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project and was supported by funding from the Sunshine Foundation for Good....
2025-04-11
A suspect apprehended with over 1142kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Norochcholai
A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Daluwa area of Norochcholai on 10 Apr 25 resulted in the interception of a cab, while smuggling about 1142kg and 700g of dried turmeric. The operation also led to the apprehension of a suspect in connection to this smuggling act....
2025-04-11
Divers ring in Sinhala and Tamil New Year beneath the waves
In a groundbreaking celebration, the Malima Diving Club of the Sri Lanka Navy Malima Hospitality Services (MHS), in collaboration with the Navy Diving Unit, marked the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with a unique underwater festival at the Trincomalee sea area....
2025-04-10
Two suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 82 million arrested in Pitipana, Negombo
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 09 Apr 25 in Pitipana, Negombo and Keselwatta, Colombo led to the interception of a lorry and a car for smuggling about 205kg and 958g of Kerala cannabis and arrest of 02 suspects. ...
2025-04-10
Navy’s commitment in social empowerment transforms Al-Kalam Maha Vidyalaya in Pottuvil
Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind to transform the teaching-learning environment at Al-Kalam Maha Vidyalaya in Pottuvil on 07 Apr 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere at schools, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”...
2025-04-09
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva assumes duties as Commander North Central Naval Area
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva, who was appointed as Commander North Central Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (09 Apr 25). ...
2025-04-09
Speech Craft Workshop unleashes oratory skills of naval officers
The Naval Research Wing turned up the volume on public speaking and honed the analytical skills of naval officers with a Speech Craft Workshop. Organized at the Wave n’ Lake Naval Banquet Hall on 28 Mar 25, the conduct of the event was facilitated by Kelaniya Toastmasters Club. ...
2025-04-09
Navy empowers community on disaster relief
A comprehensive three-day training programme aimed at empowering civilian readiness for disaster relief operations was successfully conducted from 05 to 07 Apr 25 in the Southeastern Naval Command. This training was organized under the Government's 'Clean Sri Lanka' initiative, which focuses on community empowerment through education as part of its social pillar....
2025-04-09