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Ten (10) suspects with assortment of narcotic and tobacco products held during coordinated operations
In a series of coordinated operations from 05 to 19 July 2025, the Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Police, Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) and the Police Special Task Force, arrested 10 suspects. The joint search operations, conducted in Kadugannawa, Aladeniya, and Daulagala in Kandy, as well as Katunayake and Nilaveli areas, led to the seizure of an assortment of narcotic and tobacco products which included 10g and 40mg of methamphetamine, 11,860 foreign cigarettes, 264 prescription drugs, 33 bottles of foreign liquor, 5kg and 600g of kush and 104kg of Kerala cannabis....
2025-07-21
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled pesticide and spices in Kalpitiya
A search operation mounted by the Navy on 17 Jul 25 in the Ippanthivu sea area, Kalpitiya led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with a stock of pesticide and spices, attempted to be smuggled. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a traditional boat used for this smuggling attempt. ...
2025-07-21
Navy-built RO plant opened in Gokarella for community use
A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 16 Jul 25 at the Sri Wimalarama Purana Viharaya in Hiddana, Gokarella. The project was made possible through the industrial expertise of the Sri Lanka Navy, with funding support from Wing Commander Pulasthi Weerasinghe (Retd) and his family members....
2025-07-21
Navy rider secures podium finish at “Walawa Supercross 2025”
A Navy rider speeded off to a podium glory at “Walawa Supercross 2025”, organized by Southern Motor Sports Club. The event was held at the Craftsman Auto Drome gravel track in Udawalawa on 13 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-21
Tri service perspectives - Dialogue on Training, Admin & Welfare of sailors/ other ranks
A one-day sailor/ other rank centric workshop, led by the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy PRMGB Pussalamankada and attended by Warrant Officers from the tri-services, was held on 16 Jul 25 at the Navy Headquarters. On the sidelines of the programme, the group of Warrant Officers had the privilege of meeting with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as well....
2025-07-21
Navy takes hold of approx. 750kg of Kendu leaves in separate operations
Separate operations led by the Navy on 16 and 17 Jul 25 in Serakkuliya, Kalpitiya and Gangewadiya, Puttalam made way for the recovery of about 750kg of Kendu leaves and seizure of a dinghy. ...
2025-07-20
Suspect arrested with 2828kg of smuggled dried ginger in Norochcholai
A coordinated search operation by the Navy and Police in the Sanjeethawaththa area of Norochcholai on 19 Jul 25 led to the arrest of a suspect with about 2828kg of dried ginger, suspected to be smuggled. ...
2025-07-20
Tragedy averted: 3 fishermen rescued from distressed fishing trawler in western seas
Amid adverse weather conditions, three (03) fishermen were plucked to safety by the Sri Lanka Navy in a dedicated search and rescue (SAR) mission on 19 Jul 25. Their fishing trawler, battered by severe weather two nautical miles (4km) off Palliyawatta, Wattala, was located in a swift SAR operation. The survivors were brought ashore to Dikowita Harbour and handed over to the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DFAR) for onward action. ...
2025-07-20
New wave of strength: 410 Navy recruits pass out in Boossa
The Sri Lanka Navy marked another proud milestone as 410 recruits from the 258th and 259th intakes successfully completed their basic training in a dignified ceremony at the parade ground of SLNS Nipuna in Boossa on 18 Jul 25. Among the newly passed out sailors were 368 Regular Naval Force personnel and 42 from the Volunteer Naval Force, reinforcing the Navy’s mission to strengthen maritime defence. The event was graced by the Deputy Chief of Staff cum Commander Western Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva at the invitation of the Commandant and Comman...
2025-07-19
Navy brings smiles ashore with mobile dental clinics
In continuation of Naval Social Responsibility initiatives, the Navy conducted a series of mobile dental clinics from 13 to 16 Jul 25. The programmes were held in the Ampara District, in celebration of the World Oral Health Day, World Children’s Day and 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-07-18
Twenty-three (23) personnel master asymmetric warfare in Trincomalee
The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Sri Lanka Navy concluded its Asymmetric Warfare Course-2025 on 12 Jul 25 with a certificate awarding and insignia pinning ceremony at the SBS Headquarters. The ceremony was graced by The Commander Eastern Naval Area, as the Chief Guest. ...
2025-07-18
All set to splash Eastern waters as Navy gears up for TRINEX – 25
The stage is set in Trincomalee as the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) prepares to launch Trincomalee Naval Exercise – 2025 (TRINEX – 25), a dynamic naval exercise unfolding from 22 to 27 Jul 25 along the island’s eastern coast....
2025-07-17
Navy nabs 02 suspects with commercial explosives in Nilaveli
A search operation mounted by the Navy in the Red Rock beach area of Nilaveli, Trincomalee on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects with commercial explosives and seizure of a motorbike. ...
2025-07-17
Navy intercepts 03 dinghies for smuggling 1,349,640 prescription drugs in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted 03 dinghies for smuggling 1,349,640 prescription drugs, during a search operation conducted in the Wellamundalama sea area, Kalpitiya on 14 Jul 25. The operation also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects involved in the smuggling racket. ...
2025-07-16
Western Naval Command triumphs in Inter-Command Football Tournament 2025
The Western Naval Command emerged victorious in the Inter-Command Football Tournament 2025, securing a thrilling 2-1 win over the Training Command in the final held at the Welisara Navy Ground on 11 Jul 25....
2025-07-15
