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Rear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed as Chief of Staff of the Navy
The President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake appointed Rear Admiral Damian Fernando as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 31st December 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda formally handed over the letter of appointment in this regard to Rear Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters today (15th January 2025) and expressed his best wishes....
2025-01-15
A suspect held with 2137 conch shells in Kalpitiya
The Navy intercepted a suspect (01) attempting to transport approximately 2,137 undersized conch shells in a dinghy during a search operation off Paramunei, Kalpitiya, on 14th January 2025....
2025-01-15
Navy seizes more than 864kg of Tendu leaves being smuggled in Negombo lagoon
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Negombo lagoon in the dark hours of 13th January 2025 led to the seizure of more than 864kg of smuggled Tendu leaves. During this operation, the Navy also held 02 dinghies employed for this racket....
2025-01-15
Commander of the Navy visits North Central Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted a formal visit to the North Central Naval Command on 12th and 13th January 2025. The visit aimed to evaluate operational activities, construction progress, welfare programmes, and training initiatives at SLNS Pandukabhaya, SLNS Shiksha, SLNS Thammanna, and SLNS Gajaba. During his visit, he addressed a cross section of naval personnel, emphasizing the Sri Lanka Navy's role in achieving maritime security objectives. ...
2025-01-13
Commander of the Navy pays homage to places of worship in Anuradhapura
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid his respects to the Atamasthana (the eight sacred sites) and other prominent places of worship in Anuradhapura on 12th January 2025. This marked his first visit to the historic city since assuming office as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy. He was accompanied by Mrs. Anusha Banagoda, the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, during the visit....
2025-01-12
Navy anchors support for “Clean Sri Lanka” project with cleanup drives in Galle and Hambantota
The Southern Naval Command organized a cleanup campaign today (12th January 2025), covering the beach stretch from Samudra Mawatha to city limit of Galle, the beach area extending from the Gintota Bridge to Hikkaduwa and Hambantota Fisheries Harbour. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the motto "Beautiful Island, Smiling People."...
2025-01-12
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 08 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 11th January 2025....
2025-01-12
Navy officers explore Gongala Peak on hiking adventure
In line with the vision of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, to promote a healthy work-life balance, the Sri Lanka Navy's Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department successfully organised a hiking expedition to Mount Gongala on 11th January 2025....
2025-01-12
Commander of the Navy embarks on visit to Eastern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda embarked on a formal visit to the Eastern Naval Command on 11th January 2025. During this visit he called at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Naval Dockyard, SLNS Vijayaba and SLNS Vidura. The visit focused on assessing key operational activities, construction progress, and welfare initiatives within the command, where Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda also addressed officer and sailor under trainees and naval personnel regarding the role of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-01-12
Commander of the Navy presides over 60th anniversary of SLN Diving Unit
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda graced the 60th anniversary celebration of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Diving and Salvage Unit at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee, today (11th January 2025). Established on 08th January 1965, the Diving and Salvage Unit plays a critical role in underwater operations, including demolitions, construction, repairs, rescue missions, recovery, and salvage activities....
2025-01-11
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 36 Mn gross street value in northwestern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 90kg and 45g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area of Kappaladi, Kalpitiya on 10th January 2025....
2025-01-11
Navy nabs 28 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in Mannar and Puttalam
The Navy apprehended 28 persons who engaged in illegal fishing, during separate operations conducted in the sea areas of Oluthuduwai, Manthei, Vankalai and Silawathura in Mannar and Daluwa in Puttalam from 07th to 09th January 2025. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 07 dinghies and a traditional boat (01). ...
2025-01-10
Naval Care Center ‘Anchorage’ receives financial support for hydrotherapy pool
A charity group led by Mr. Dinesh Weerakkodi, the President of Buddhist Council Victoria, Australia and monks from Atisha Buddhist Centre, Bendigo visited the Naval Care Center ‘Anchorage’ in Welisara on 09th January 2025. The purpose of the visit was to extend financial support for the construction of a hydrotherapy pool at ‘Anchorage’ to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of dependent naval war heroes in rehabilitation....
2025-01-10
Sri Lanka Navy unveils new website for Dockyard visits
The Sri Lanka Navy introduced a new website (visitdockyard.navy.lk) to streamline the application process for visiting the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee, ensuring efficiency and ease of use for both applicants and administrative personnel. The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy and Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando, officially launched the website at the main entrance of Naval Dockyard on 08th January 2025....
2025-01-09
Navy renders assistance to repair sluice gate of Uppalawatta Tank in Anamaduwa
The Sri Lanka Navy on 07th January 2025 rendered diving assistance to restore the operational condition of the sluice gate of Uppalawatta Tank in Anamaduwa, Puttalam. ...
2025-01-09
