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Navy and Coast Guard seize 04 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
During operations conducted in the dark hours of 18 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 04 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 22 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2026-02-19
Navy and Coast Guard nab duo with 1407kg Kendu leaves
In a joint operation conducted on 17 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard seized over 1407kg of Kendu leaves, apprehending 02 suspects and seizing a lorry (01)....
2026-02-18
Joint operation seizes 9000 foreign cigarettes in Wattala
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the seizure of about 9000 foreign cigarettes and the arrest of a suspect in Wattala on 17 Feb 26....
2026-02-18
Coordinated operation nabs a suspect with 2000 foreign cigarettes
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Colombo Harbour Police, conducted a joint search operation at the Colombo Harbour on 16 Feb 26, leading to the arrest of a suspect (01) and the seizure of a stock of 2000 foreign cigarettes....
2026-02-17
Navy’s Leading Seaman Subasinghe wins 02 silver medals at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026
Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe of the Sri Lanka Navy brought honour to the nation by securing two Silver Medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2026, held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 08 to 14 Feb 26....
2026-02-17
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 15 and wee hours of 16 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized two (02) Indian fishing boats and apprehended twenty five (25) Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna. ...
2026-02-16
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with over 50kg of hashish in Mannar seas
In a continued effort under the national mission “Nation United”, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted an operation in the Mannar south sea area today (14 Feb 26), leading to the apprehension of two (02) suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) carrying two (02) sacks, suspected to be narcotics....
2026-02-14
Three hundred and sixty-three (363) recruits pass out with pride in Boossa
Marking the culmination of their basic training, 305 recruits of the Regular and 58 recruits of the Volunteer Naval Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, marched out with pride in a vibrant passing out parade held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 13 Feb 26....
2026-02-14
Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” departs island
The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” which arrived in Sri Lanka for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 12 Feb 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship. ...
2026-02-13
Sri Lanka Navy earns USD 598,250 in foreign exchange through facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations in 4 months
The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare. A press briefing regarding these operations was held today, (11 Feb 26), at the Department of Government Information, headed by the Navy’s Director General Operations....
2026-02-12
Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrives at Port of Colombo
The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrived at the Port of Colombo on a logistics replenishment visit today (10 Feb 26). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2026-02-10
Navy takes hold of over 300kg of Kendu leaves from Marawila seas
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 300kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves during a search operation in the sea area off Marawila on 07 Feb 26....
2026-02-10
Naval Social Responsibility drives vital blood donation
In commemoration of the 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy organized blood donation campaigns at Base Hospital Pulmudai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa Teaching Hospital on 02 and 05 Feb 26....
2026-02-09
Local fishermen equipped with essential life-saving techniques and health awareness
Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy organized an essential life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee on 02 Feb 26....
2026-02-08
INS GHARIAL departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL which made a port call in Colombo, departed the island on 06 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions. ...
2026-02-08
