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Navy's community focus brings safe drinking water to Kudawewa, Anuradhapura
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant installed at Nawagammanaya in Kudaweawa, Anuradhapura was declared open on 21 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-26
Navy’s essayists and orators recognized at Public Speaking and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competitions
The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the achievements of its personnel in the Navy Public Speaking Competition 2025 and the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition 2025 at a special event held on 20 Nov 25 at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. The event was graced by the Director General Health Services, Rear Admiral Janaka Marambe and Mrs. Monika Fernando, the spouse of the late Admiral Clancy Fernando....
2025-11-26
Trio of Indian Naval Ships depart island after replenishment
Three (03) Landing Craft Utility (LCU) ships from the Indian Navy, which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 25 Nov 25. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-11-25
Sri Lanka Navy thwarts insecticide smuggling attempt in Puttalam
In an operation underscoring its commitment to maritime security, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy and seized a cache of smuggled insecticide on 20 Nov 25 in the sea area of Karathivu, Puttalam. ...
2025-11-25
Navy receives Islamic blessings on 75th anniversary
An Islamic prayer session took place on 22 Nov 25 at the Jummah Mosque on Chatham Street. The purpose was to seek blessings for the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09 December....
2025-11-25
Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service invokes blessings on 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
Invoking blessings on the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, celebrated on 09 December, a Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service, organized by the Navy Christian Council, was held at St. Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena on 21 Nov 25. The event was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Logistics of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila....
2025-11-25
Navy unveils plans for International Fleet Review 2025 at media briefing
In a media briefing held on 24 Nov 25 at the Department of Government Information, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) unveiled an extensive series of events to mark its proud 75th anniversary, centering on the upcoming International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 under the theme “Sailing Strong Together”. The press briefing, presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, detailed several days of activities that blend cherished naval traditions with social, ethical, and environmental initiatives. ...
2025-11-25
Poppy commemoration marked with symbolic gesture at Navy Headquarters
The President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Rear Admiral Manil Mendis (Retd) pinned a poppy on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at Navy Headquarters on 19 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-25
Navy takes hold of over 376kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in Southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, apprehending six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour on 20 Nov 25....
2025-11-21
INS SUKANYA departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) SUKANYA which made a port call in Colombo for operational turnaround, departed the island on 21 Nov 25. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-11-21
PNS SAIF departs island concluding her visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) SAIF which arrived in Sri Lanka for replenishment purpose on 18 Nov 25, departed the island today (19 November). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-11-19
INS SUKANYA makes port call in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) SUKANYA made a port call in Colombo for operational turnaround on the morning of 18 Nov 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-11-19
Armed Forces Remembrance Day 2025: Nation pauses to remember its brave
The main commemoration ceremony of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day – 2025 was held on 16 Nov 25 under the patronage of the Prime Minister, Hon. (Dr.) Harini Amarasuriya at the Cenotaph War Memorial of the Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo. The solemn occasion was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka Navy marks World Diabetes Day 2025 with special clinic
The Sri Lanka Navy marked World Diabetes Day 2025 by conducting a dedicated diabetes clinic at the Navy General Hospital, Colombo on 14 Nov 25....
2025-11-17
4FAF hosts solemn tribute to its war veterans
The 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4FAF) hosted a solemn ceremony to mark the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, paying tribute to flotilla’s brave sons who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation. The families of the fallen 4FAF war heroes were special guests at the event on 14 Nov 25 in Trincomalee, which honoured the bravery of those who helped secure the nation's freedom....
2025-11-17
