In a crackdown on smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approx. 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Periyapadu area of Puttalam on 05 May 26.

The Indian Navy submarine, INS Sindhukesari, which arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake Operational Turnarounds, departed the island on 06 May 26, on successful completion of intended programmes. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the outgoing submarine in keeping with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo.