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Navy athletes make waves with stellar performances at Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2025
The finals of Inter-Command Athletic Championship – 2025 came to a thrilling conclusion on 10 and 11 May 25 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Diyagama. The Training Command stole the show with both men’s and women’s championships. ...
2025-05-18
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Sanath Pitigala
The Sri Lanka Navy today (17 May 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Sanath Pitigala who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 35 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-05-17
Navy delivers 400 lifesaving thalassemia infusion systems to Health Ministry
In a significant step towards combating thalassemia, the Sri Lanka Navy 16 May 25 handed over 400 thalassemia infusion systems to the Ministry of Health. The ceremonial handover took place at the Navy Headquarters under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, marking a meaningful gesture in observance of World Thalassemia Day (08 May). ...
2025-05-17
Navy celebrates Vesak giving pride of place to religious practices
Under the auspices of the Naval Buddhist Association, the Sri Lanka Navy has arranged religious programmes across all Naval Commands to celebrate the Vesak festival which was observed on 12 May 25. In addition, the Navy is also playing a significant role in supporting the State Vesak Festival held in Nuwara Eliya as well as “Bauddhaloka” and “Buddha Rashmi” Vesak Zones in Colombo. ...
2025-05-16
Sri Lanka Navy receives advanced radiological and chemical detection equipment from Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration
Enhancing its technical capabilities in radiation detection at port entry points and within the nation’s territorial waters, the Sri Lanka Navy received the initial major consignment of equipment under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Department of Energy’s Office of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) of the United States. The symbolic handover of equipment was held at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25), attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung and Commander of the Navy. ...
2025-05-16
Official website for ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ Maritime Conference launched
The Commander of the Navy, officially launched the website for the upcoming International Maritime Conference ‘Galle Dialogue 2025’ at the Navy Headquarters today (15 May 25). Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy with the Ministry of Defence, this year's conference will focus on the theme of ‘Maritime Outlook of the Indian Ocean under Changing Dynamics’. ...
2025-05-16
Navy Commander highlights security challenges for small, middle & island states
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 15 May 25 delivered the keynote address at the international conference, co-hosted by the Consortium of South Asian Think Tanks (COSATT), along with the Institute of National Security Studies (INSS) and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo....
2025-05-16
SLNS Samudura returns after successful IMDEX Asia deployment
SLNS Samudura which took part in the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event from 06 to 08 in Changi, Singapore arrived the island today (15 May 25) on successful completion of the event. Upon her arrival, the Navy welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo....
2025-05-15
Navy takes hold of smuggled Kendu leaves and foreign cigarettes in separate operations
Separate operations conducted by the Navy from 02 to 09 May 25 led to the recovery of smuggled stocks of Kendu leaves weighing about 310kg and 44g. Additionally, combined operations carried out with the Police also led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with and 12,200 foreign cigarettes. ...
2025-05-15
Thirty eight (38) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In a series of search operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Fisheries Inspectors from 21 Apr to 28, Thirty eight (38) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended. The operations were conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kaddaikadu, Pudumathalan, Trincomalee, Kokilai, Chappel Island and Back Bay. The individuals were caught engaging in practices such as illegal light-coarse fishing and use of unauthorized fishing nets. ...
2025-05-14
French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ sets sail from Colombo
The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit (09 May 25), departed the island today (13 May). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-05-13
Navy kicks off glory with football men’s championship and women’s runner up title at 13th Defence Services Games
The Navy men’s football team emerged victorious at the 13th Defence Services Games, securing the championship title. Additionally, the women’s football team also secured the runner up title. The tournament, which brought together elite footballers from across the armed forces, was held from 02 to 10 May 25 in the Navy soccer ground, Welisara. ...
2025-05-13
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 87 million seized in Pesalai
A search operation conducted by the Navy in Pesalai beach area, Mannar on 11 May 25 resulted in the seizure of about 218kg and 800g of Kerala cannabis. The operation also led to the apprehension of a dinghy (01) in connection to the smuggling racket....
2025-05-12
Navy nabs 04 suspects with 497kg of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Mohoththuwaram, Kalpitiya on 10 May 25, led to the interception of 02 dinghies and apprehension of 04 suspects, while smuggling about 497kg of Kendu leaves....
2025-05-11
French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrives in Colombo
The French Navy Ship ‘BEAUTEMPS BEAUPRE’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit today (09 May 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions....
2025-05-09
