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Navy seizes over 161kg heroin shipment in high-seas operation
Being a key frontline stakeholder in the national mission, 'A Nation United,' the Navy continues to maintain a vigilant maritime shield to eradicate the drug menace from society. During yet another successful operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler (01) and apprehended four suspects (04) in connection with the smuggling of a stock of suspected narcotics....
2026-04-18
Navy apprehends 03 suspects with haul of turtle flesh in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects along with over 26kg of turtle flesh during a search operation conducted in the Vankalai beach area of Mannar on 14 Apr 26....
2026-04-16
Navy empowers northern fisher folk with emergency skills
The Sri Lanka Navy, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard and Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted an awareness programme of Lifesaving and Basic First Aid for the fishing community in the North on 09 Apr 26, at the Myliddy Fisheries Harbour in Jaffna....
2026-04-16
Sri Lanka Naval Association enhances patient care at Navy General Hospital with medical linens
In a commendable gesture aimed at supporting the naval community, the Sri Lanka Naval Association handed over a consignment of patient apparel and bed linens to the Navy General Hospital in Colombo on 07 Apr 26. ...
2026-04-16
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in north of Mannar seas
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 13 Apr 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 04 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area north of Mannar. ...
2026-04-15
PNS TAIMUR & ASLAT set sail from Colombo
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) TAIMUR and ASLAT departed the island on 13 Apr 26, following a two-day goodwill visit. Upon their departure, the Sri Lanka Navy bade a formal farewell to the visiting ships at the Port of Colombo, adhering to time-honoured naval traditions....
2026-04-15
Navy nabs 06 for illegal night diving and sea cucumber harvesting in Nagar Kovil
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 06 individuals for illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a search operation conducted at the Nagar Kovil beach area in Jaffna on the morning of 10 Apr 26....
2026-04-12
New SBS batch receives coveted insignia from Navy Commander
With a deep sense of honour and long-standing naval tradition, the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) marked a significant milestone on 10 Apr 26, at its Headquarters in Trincomalee. At the invitation of SBS Commanding Officer, Commander Lakmal Weerakkodi, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, presided over the insignia awarding and passing out ceremony for Course No. 33. The event celebrated the successful completion of the demanding SBS training programme by 24 sailors, a powerful testament to their resilience and commitment. ...
2026-04-11
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 on 09 Apr 26. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler off the south coast and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of the fisherman....
2026-04-10
Navy’s 1153rd RO plant declared open to ensure access for safe and healthy drinking water
In continuation of its commitment towards enhancing public health and community welfare, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant (01), set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open for community use on 08 Apr 26 at the District Secretariat of Anuradhapura...
2026-04-10
Navy’s heightened vigilance leads to recovery of nearly 907kg of smuggled dried turmeric
In continuous efforts to curb smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approximately 907kg of smuggled dried turmeric during search operations conducted on 06 and 07 Apr 26 in the coastal vicinity of Bangalawatta and Sethawadi in Kalpitiya. ...
2026-04-10
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 08 Apr 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area North of Mannar. ...
2026-04-10
Navy empowers naval families with scholarships for academic excellence of children
In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation for academic brilliance, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a ceremony to award scholarships to the children of naval personnel who demonstrated outstanding performance in the G.C.E. Advanced Level, Ordinary Level, and Grade 5 Scholarship examinations. The event took place at the Navy Headquarters on 06 Apr 26, presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2026-04-08
Sri Lanka Navy supports spiritual observances at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated a series of religious programmes at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on 02 and 03 Apr 26....
2026-04-07
Navy hones readiness in handling potential CBRN emergencies
The Sri Lanka Navy hosted a joint Chemical, Biological and Nuclear (CBRN) exercise at the UCT Jetty at port of Colombo ,involving the CBRN Unit of the Western Naval Command and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority(SLPA) fire brigade on 31 Mar 26....
2026-04-07
