In a remarkable display of its expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 29th November 2024 cleared blockages under the Kadewaththa bridge across Polathumodara River in Weligama, Matara.

Following inclement weather prevailing in the country, the Sri Lanka Navy dispatched 16 relief teams to the districts of Ampara, Trincomalee, Puttalam and Anuradhapura. The relief teams are currently (as of 29th November 2024) working in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities.

Based on intelligence provided by the Sri Lanka Navy, the Indian Navy intercepted a local fishing trawler carrying a large consignment of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) with a group of Sri Lankan suspects, as well as another local fishing trawler with a group of Sri Lankan suspects linked to this illegal act, on 24th and 25th November 2024 in Indian waters.