Operations News
2026
August
Navy rescues woman fallen into Diyawanna Oya
A 59-year-old woman was rescued by a Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving team after she had fallen into the Diyawanna Oya in the Sandun Uyana area of Battaramulla today, 24 August 2026.
Over 2276 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves seized in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy seized over 2276 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a coordinated search operation conducted with the Police in Negombo today (23 August 2026). The operation also led to the apprehension of 2 dingh...
Navy seizes smuggled dried ginger, cardamom husks and pesticides in Thalawila beach
The Navy seized a consignment of dried ginger, cardamom husks and bottles containing pesticide during a special search operation at Thalawila beach in Kalpitiya this morning, 20 August 2026.
Navy seizes stock of smuggled pharmaceutical capsules in Puttalam lagoon
The Navy seized a dinghy with 750,000 smuggled pharmaceutical capsules during a search operation conducted in the Puttalam lagoon area on 18 August 2026.
Navy nabs 50 persons over illegal fishing activities
The Navy conducted operations against illegal fishing from 1 to 15 August 2026 in coordination with the Police and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. During these operations, 50 individuals were appreh...
Injured tusker calf receives treatment with Navy support
An injured tusker calf found separated from its herd in the Thibbatuwewa area of Mahawa received medical treatment with the support of the Navy on 16 August 2026.
Naval craft recovered after salvage effort, search operation continues for missing officer
Naval Fast Attack Craft P 4447 encountered an unexpected maritime emergency on 15 August around 11:40 a.m. while returning from a routine patrol off Angulana.
Two children rescued after jet ski overturns at Gregory Lake
A search and rescue operation has been launched by the Navy after a passenger craft capsized in the Nagadeepa sea area this evening (16 August 2026). The craft was carrying 8 passengers and 2 boat operators on board.
Search Operations Continue, Salvage Operation Underway Following Navy Craft Incident Off Angulana
Search operations continue for missing Naval Officer following a Naval Fast Attack Craft ran into distress off Angulana on 15 August 2026.
Navy Comes to the aid of distressed persons from capsized boat off Nagadeepa
A search and rescue operation has been launched by the Navy after a passenger craft capsized in the Nagadeepa sea area this evening (16 August 2026). The craft was carrying 8 passengers and 2 boat operators on board.