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Naval personnel roll up sleeves for blood donation drive in Mullaitivu
In a continued commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation programme at the District General Hospital, Mullaitivu on 23 Jan 26....
2026-01-26
Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ leaves island
The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ concluded a logistics replenishment visit to Sri Lanka, departing from the Port of Colombo on 24 Jan 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship. ...
2026-01-26
Effective collaboration helps prevent fire disaster at Hambantota dump site
The Sri Lanka Navy assisted in extinguishing a sudden fire that broke out at the dump site of the Hambantota Municipal Council on 23 Jan 26....
2026-01-26
Navy divers restore reservoir sluice gate of Bomburuella Reservoir
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a diving operation on 19 Jan 26 to inspect and restore the sluice gate of the Bomburuella Reservoir....
2026-01-23
Indonesian Naval Ship ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’ arrives in Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship, ‘KRI SULTAN ISKANDAR MUDA - 367’, arrived at the port of Colombo today (22 Jan 26) on a scheduled port call for logistics replenishment and a goodwill mission. In keeping with time-honored naval tradition the ship was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon arrival. The 90.71m – long Sigma Corvette FS is commanded by Commander Annugerah Anurullah....
2026-01-22
Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ calls Port of Colombo
The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a logistics replenishment visit today (22 Jan 26). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2026-01-22
Navy swiftly responds to bring ashore an injured fisherman for urgent treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an injured fisherman and transfer him to hospital, for urgent medical attention this morning (21 Jan 26). The fisherman was aboard a multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-01-21
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 20 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized two (02) Indian fishing boats and apprehended seven (07) Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kovilan, Jaffna....
2026-01-21
Navy collars 04 suspects for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
During a search operation conducted in the Venpurinagar beach area of Jaffna on 20 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals for their involvement in the illegal harvest of sea cucumbers. The suspects were taken into custody along with 351 sea cucumbers and a dinghy (01) used in the illicit activity. ...
2026-01-21
'EX DOSTI' concludes solidifying strategic maritime bonds
The 17th iteration of the trilateral coast guard exercise ‘EX DOSTI’ concluded successfully on 19 Jan 26, following four days of cooperative engagement in Maldivian waters. ...
2026-01-21
Twenty-three (23) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 14 to 19 Jan 26, twenty-three (23) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 05 dinghies and 01 trawler in multiple locations across the island....
2026-01-21
Navy apprehends 13 individuals for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Walaipadu of Kilinochchi, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 individuals for conducting illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers on 19 Jan 26. The operation also led to the seizure of 1108 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 04 dinghies and diving equipment. ...
2026-01-20
Defence Services Command and Staff Course Nepal delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A delegation from the Defence Services Command and Staff Course Nepal, led by Brigadier General Purna Bahadur Khatri, visited the Navy Headquarters on 19 Jan 26 as part of their ongoing study tour in Sri Lanka. The delegation comprised officers following the Staff Course and academic staff members. ...
2026-01-20
Navy swiftly responds to bring ashore an ill fisherman for urgent treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an ill fisherman and transfer him to hospital, for urgent medical attention this morning (19 Jan 25). The fisherman was aboard a multiday fishing trawler on the high seas off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-01-19
Navy spearheads construction of Cath Lab at Hambantota Hospital
The ceremonial commencement of construction for a new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory building took place at the Hambantota District General Hospital on 15 Jan 26....
2026-01-19
