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Navy takes hold of 1416kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya seas
The Navy took hold of approx. 1416kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, during a search operation conducted in the sea area of Thalawila in Kalpitiya on 21 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-22
Australian National Defence College delegation visits Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters
In an official visit to the Navy Headquarters in Colombo, a delegation of the Australian National Defence College's Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), led by Colonel Brandon Wood, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 21 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-22
Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, H.E. Paitoon Mahapannaporn met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 21 Oct 25. ...
2025-10-22
Navy-built RO plats quench thrust of communities
Three (03) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, were officially opened on 14, 17 and 18 Oct 25 at Morawewa North Sinhala Vidyalaya in Trincomalee, Diwulwewa Vidyalaya, Nachchaduwa in Anuradhapura and in the village of Pesalei in Mannar. ...
2025-10-22
Navy springs into action, rescues 03 Indian fishermen from distressed boat
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued 03 Indian fishermen from a distressed fishing boat near Analathivu Island, Jaffna, due to a technical malfunction on 16 Oct 25....
2025-10-22
Eastern Command prioritizes personnel health with cancer screening talk
An awareness programme on early detection and prevention of breast cancer was held at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee, on 14 Oct 25. The programme was jointly organized by the Eastern Naval Command Hospital and the Office of the Medical Officer of Health, Trincomalee....
2025-10-21
Navy intercepts trawler carrying over 53kg of heroin and nabs 05 suspects in southern seas
Acting on credible information, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended five (05) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler during a search operation in the southern seas, on suspicion of smuggling narcotics....
2025-10-17
Two (02) persons nabbed for illegal transportation of sea cucumbers
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Police Special Task Force, carried out a search operation in Welanithurai, Jaffna, on 14 Oct 25. The operation led to the arrest of 02 suspects transporting 1,240 illegally harvested sea cucumbers without valid permits, along with the seizure of the cab used for the transport....
2025-10-17
Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya assumes duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Commodore Dhanesh Pathberiya, appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, (FOCNF), assumed duties at the office of FOCNF in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 14 Oct 25....
2025-10-17
Navy takes hold of over 839kg of heroin, methamphetamine and hashish in southern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy continues to carry out extensive operations to curb the smuggling of narcotics into the country, in its unwavering commitment to ensuring a safer nation. Acting on credible information, the Navy conducted a special operation in the southern seas on the morning of 14 Oct 25 and recovered fifty-one (51) sacks containing 839kg of heroin, crystal methamphetamine (ice) and hashish, which had been abandoned at sea. The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) together with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, inspected the seized nar...
2025-10-15
Navy supports Clean Sri Lanka national effort to restore Thabbowa for wild elephants
In a significant national initiative under the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme, the Sri Lanka Navy, at the directives of the Ministry of Defence, contributed to an ecosystem enrichment programme for wild elephants. The three-day event took place from 10 to 12 Oct 25 in the Tabbowa Reservoir area. ...
2025-10-14
Naval Fleet Command marches to victory at Inter-Command Drill Competition 2025
Precision, discipline, and teamwork were on full display as the Navy Inter-Command Drill Competition 2025 unfolded on 10 and 11 Oct 25 at SLNS Shiksha. Held under the patronage of Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, Commander Western Naval Area, the event saw the Naval Fleet Command emerge triumphant, clinching the championship title with an exceptional performance....
2025-10-14
Commander of the Navy outlines operational priorities during visit to Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted an official visit to the Northern Naval Command on 11 and 12 October 2025. During the visit, he addressed naval personnel, emphasizing operational priorities and strategic objectives of the Navy....
2025-10-14
Thrilling finals conclude Navy’s Inter-Command Volleyball Championship 2025
The Inter-Command Volleyball Championship 2025 was held from 03 to 08 October at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex, Welisara. Demonstrating outstanding skill and teamwork, the Naval Fleet Command emerged victorious in the men’s championship, while the Southern Naval Command claimed the women’s title. The finals of the tournament was graced by the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara. ...
2025-10-14
Naval engineering brilliance afloat - TECHNO 2025
TECHNO 2025, the premier engineering and technology exhibition organized by the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL), was held from 10 to 12 Oct 25 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo. The Sri Lanka Navy marked a strong presence at the event, demonstrating its engineering innovations and technical expertise....
2025-10-13
