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Navy nabs 02 suspects with a stock of Kendu leaves in Puttalam
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of Kendu leaves, weighing about 542kg, and apprehended two suspects (02) and a cab, during a search operation in Puttalam on 09 Dec 25....
2025-12-11
Navy Chief recognizes sacrifice of veterans at “Anchorage” Naval Care Center
In a solemn and respectful event marking the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, paid a visit to the naval veterans at the “Anchorage” Naval Care Center in Welisara on 10 Dec 25. ...
2025-12-10
Navy renders assistance to restore lives of those impacted by severe weather
As part of the Sri Lanka Navy’s post disaster recovery efforts, naval personnel were engaged in distributing relief aid to the residents of Pukkulam fishing village on 09 Dec 25. This effort was conducted in collaboration with the Wanathawilluwa Divisional Secretariat in Puttalam. Furthermore, the Navy facilitated safe passage across the Nayaru Lagoon, transporting 450 residents and 33 motorcycles to ensure mobility for the affected area....
2025-12-10
Commander of the Navy shares strategic insights with Course No. 19 DSCSC course participants
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda delivered the customary address to the course participants of Course No. 19 of DSCSC, Sapugaskanda, on 08 Dec 25....
2025-12-10
Sri Lanka Navy ceremonially occupies in the Defence Headquarters Complex in Akuregoda
Marking the proud occasion of the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary, the ceremonial occupation of the Navy Headquarters (Block No. 3) at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda was held today (09 Dec 25). The ceremony was graced by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), as the Chief Guest, at the invitation of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-12-09
Religious rituals held at Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in view of 75th anniversary of Navy
Marking the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, an alms giving was held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy today (09 Dec 25). In addition, a Gilanpasa Buddha Puja ritual was also held at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic premises on 08 December....
2025-12-09
Four (04) Indian Naval Ships arrive in island with humanitarian aid
The Indian Navy’s INS GHARIAL and 03 LCUs (Landing Craft Utility), carrying humanitarian assistance for those affected by recent adverse weather in Sri Lanka, arrived in the island on 07 and 08 Dec 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ships in compliance with naval traditions at the ports of Trincomalee and Colombo. ...
2025-12-09
Navy takes hold of cannabis valued over Rs. 14 million
In a search operation on 07 Dec 25, the Sri Lanka Navy recovered a stock of foreign-origin cannabis in the Vellai beach area of the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2025-12-08
Navy continues nationwide support to restore lives affected by adverse weather
As part of its efforts to provide essential services, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief for communities affected by adverse weather, the Navy continued its operations today (06 Dec 25) across the districts of Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee and Mullaitivu....
2025-12-06
A naval operation seizes another consignment of narcotics in Kalpitiya sea
During an operation carried out by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Ippanthivu sea area of Kalpitiya on the night of 05 Dec 25, naval personnel intercepted a dinghy carrying three (03) sacks suspected to contain narcotics, as well as another dinghy that had arrived to assist it, with four (04) suspects. ...
2025-12-06
Navy continues island-wide relief efforts
The Sri Lanka Navy on 05 Dec 25 conducted extensive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations across multiple districts, continuing its dedicated programme to support citizens affected by recent severe weather. Working in the districts of Puttalam, Anuradhapura, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Trincomalee, Badulla, and Mullaitivu, naval personnel executed a wide range of tasks to restore infrastructure, provide essential services, and aid in community recovery....
2025-12-05
Navy provides disaster relief to Kothmale communities
As part of its island - wide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a vital supply operation on 05 Dec 25. ...
2025-12-05
Navy restores water supply to Madampe area after flood damage
As part of its island-wide disaster recovery programme, the Sri Lanka Navy on 05 Dec 25 successfully repaired and restored a damaged water supply system in the Madampe area, returning access to clean water for approximately 2,000 families....
2025-12-05
Navy assists with post-storm road recovery in Kandy District
In response to damages caused by recent adverse weather, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed teams on 05 Dec 25, to assist in repairing roadways in the Kandy District....
2025-12-05
Sri Lanka Navy takes delivery of Ex-USCGC DECISIVE
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) formally took delivery of the EX-United States Coast Guard Cutter, USCGC DECISIVE, provided by the United States to SLN, in a ceremony held at the United States Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore on 02 Dec 25. The event was also attended by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. The ship formally joined the SLN fleet on 02 December under the pennant number P 628 and the main mast of the ship will fly the National Flag effective from that date....
2025-12-05
