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Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera
The Sri Lanka Navy today (25 Dec 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera, as he relinquished duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-12-25
Navy's vigilance at sea yields significant narcotics seizure, five in custody
In a major counter-narcotics operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended five (05) suspects and seized a local multi-day fishing trawler carrying a consignment of suspected substances on the high seas off southern coast....
2025-12-25
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 23 Dec 25. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera at the Navy Headquarters today and conveyed best wishes to him in his new role as Deputy Chief of Staff....
2025-12-24
Navy sustains relief for flood-impacted communities
The Sri Lanka Navy has mobilized dedicated, island-wide efforts to deliver vital humanitarian aid and disaster relief to communities devastated by adverse weather....
2025-12-24
Navy aids in rehabilitation of schools in Badulla district
The Sri Lanka Navy is contributing to ‘Nena Diri Meheyuma’, a week-long initiative led by the Uva Provincial Ministry of Education from 20 to 27 December 2025. The initiatives focus on rehabilitating schools and pre-schools in the Badulla district that sustained damage from Cyclone ‘Ditwah’....
2025-12-24
Navy seizes 01 Indian fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar
During an operation conducted in the wee hours of today (23 Dec 25), the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler (01) and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar....
2025-12-24
Navy delivers essential medical care to Palali community
As part of its 75th-anniversary commemorative events, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a mobile medical and dental clinic at the Government Tamil Mixed School, Palali North, on 23 Dec 25. This initiative fell under a series of religious, environmental, and social welfare programmes conducted by the Navy, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and community wellbeing....
2025-12-24
Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23 Dec 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila who retired from his distinguished naval service which spanned over 34 years....
2025-12-23
Navy expands key welfare facilities in Diyatalawa
The Sri Lanka Navy marked a significant enhancement to its welfare infrastructure with the official opening of newly refurbished and constructed accommodation facilities at the Diyatalawa Naval Resort. The ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda on 22 Dec 25....
2025-12-23
Navy heeds call and assists medical clinics for people affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
In a coordinated humanitarian assistance effort, Sri Lanka Navy medical personnel provided essential support to a multi-service health camp on 20 Dec 25. The camp was organized for people affected by Cyclone ‘Ditwah’ and currently residing at Kaleiwana Vidyalaya in the Doluwa Divisional Secretariat....
2025-12-22
Navy unveils new four-story administrative complex for pay and pension services
The Sri Lanka Navy marked a significant milestone in administrative efficiency with the opening of the new Navy Pay and Pension Office Complex on 17 Dec 25. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, inaugurated the facility in a ceremony held at the Welisara Naval Complex....
2025-12-22
Navy clears major bridge obstructions in Peradeniya and Lewella
In response to severe weather impacts, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a diving and technical assistance operation on 19 Dec 25 to clear major debris obstructing vital infrastructure....
2025-12-20
New wave of prospective sailors joins the Navy as 264th Recruit Intake
The Sri Lanka Navy strengthened its rates with the attachment of 286 newly enlisted Recruits of the 264th intake, for training, on 17 and 18 Dec 25. The formal event was graced by the presence of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Naval Detachment Colombo....
2025-12-19
Navy's swift action saves 02 fishermen from capsized fishing boat
The Sri Lanka Navy rescued two (02) fishermen from a capsized fishing boat in Trincomalee Inner Harbour on 15 Dec 25, during a rescue operation prompted by adverse weather conditions....
2025-12-19
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya assumes command as Commandant VNF
Rear Admiral Sujeewa Weerasuriya, newly appointed as the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties of the appointment on 18 Dec 25 at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters, Welisara....
2025-12-19
