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Navy seizes large stock of foreign cigarettes off Delft

The Sri Lanka Navy recovered a substantial haul of foreign cigarettes and other cosmetic and wearable items during a search operation conducted in seas south of Delft, Jaffna, on 03 Dec 25....

2025-12-05

Navy delivers essential aid to multiple districts to restore community life

The Sri Lanka Navy, operating across the entire island, has launched a coordinated programme to provide essential services, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, to communities affected by adverse weather. Accordingly, today (04 Dec 25), the Navy extended its relief and restoration operations across the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Mannar, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Trincomalee....

2025-12-04

Navy delivers aid to weather-isolated Kothmale villages

The Sri Lanka Navy today (04 Dec 25) delivered humanitarian aid to three villages distressed by adverse weather in the Kothmale area....

2025-12-04

Navy diving teams remove debris from flood-prone bridges

In a proactive measure to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety following heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of debris clearance operations at key bridges spanning the Gin River and other locations....

2025-12-04

Navy's relief mission helps communities to rebuild lives

In the wake of recent severe weather, the Sri Lanka Navy has worked out a comprehensive, island-wide programme for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), delivering essential services to affected communities....

2025-12-03

Navy provides diving support for flood-damaged water infrastructure

In the wake of recent severe weather, the Sri Lanka Navy has worked out a comprehensive, island-wide programme for Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), delivering essential services to affected communities. ...

2025-12-03

PNS SAIF delivers humanitarian aid to affected communities in Sri Lanka

Demonstrating an enduring maritime partnership and humanitarian commitment, the Pakistan Navy has delivered a significant consignment of relief materials to communities in Sri Lanka affected by recent severe weather....

2025-12-03

Indian Naval Ships arrive in Sri Lanka with humanitarian aid

In a demonstration of enduring maritime partnership and humanitarian commitment, the Indian Navy has delivered substantial relief materials to communities in Sri Lanka impacted by recent adverse weather conditions....

2025-12-03

Navy provides essential assistance for flood-affected communities

The Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized dedicated, island-wide efforts as of 02 Dec 25 to deliver vital humanitarian aid and disaster relief to communities devastated by adverse weather. The Navy is working on full swing, focused on restoring critical infrastructure, including water supply, power systems, and roadways, while providing essential medical support, dry rations, and clean drinking water....

2025-12-02

Sri Lanka Navy mobilizes resources to aid affected communities

In a dedicated humanitarian initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy on 02 Dec 25 mobilized resources to provide assistance to communities distressed by recent inclement weather. The relief effort includes the deployment of mobile kitchens capable of preparing large quantities of cooked meals and mobile Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants designed to produce safe drinking water....

2025-12-02

A joint operation to rescue flood victims in Mannar

A joint rescue operation was conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Army from 29 Nov to 01 Dec 25, in response to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in the Mannar, Nanattan, Murunkan, Vidayanakulam and Settikulam areas....

2025-12-02

Navy continues island wide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief efforts

The Sri Lanka Navy continued its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations on 01 Dec 25, extending vital support to communities affected by the recent floods. These efforts included the provision of medical care, dry rations, drinking water and the restoration of essential services in affected areas....

2025-12-02

Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force -MNDF meets with Navy Chief of Staff

The Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force, Major General Ibrahim Hilmy met with the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando at the Navy Headquarters on 01 Dec 25. ...

2025-12-02

Navy extends assistance to flood-affected communities in Avissawella

A medical clinic was organized by the Amithirigala Medical Office of Health at Gurugalle Junior College, Avissawella, on 30 Nov 25, to support residents affected by severe flooding triggered by adverse weather conditions. The Navy rendered assistance for this cause, providing essential support and relief to the communities impacted by the floods....

2025-12-01

Rear Admiral Pradeep Karunathilake honoured in send-off salute

The Sri Lanka Navy on 29 Nov 25 bade farewell to Rear Admiral Pradeep Karunathilake who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....

2025-12-01