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Sri Lanka Navy drives infrastructure development for annual Kachchativu feast
The annual feast of St. Antony's Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in the Jaffna Peninsula is set to take place on 27 and 28 Feb 26 on a high note. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees....
2026-02-06
Italian Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, with accreditation to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo Simi called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 05 Feb 26....
2026-02-06
Coordinated operation nets 02 suspects and big haul of pharmaceuticals in Wattala
In a coordinated search operation conducted in the Wattala area on 02 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 suspects with a significant haul of pharmaceuticals (744,500 capsules) and a lorry (01) used to transfer those items. ...
2026-02-06
Navy Wushu athletes earn top honours at 19th National Wushu Championship
The 19th National Wushu Championship, hosted at the Wathupitiwala Indoor Stadium from 30 Jan to 01 Feb 26, concluded with an exceptional display of performance from Sri Lanka Navy Wushu athletes....
2026-02-06
INS GHARIAL makes port call in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL made a port call in Colombo for operational turnarounds on 04 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2026-02-06
Naval artillery resounds in tribute on Independence Day
The 78th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka, themed around “Let's Build Sri Lanka” was marked today (04 Feb 26). On the sidelines of the main ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation, according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Sayura at 12.00 noon. The ceremonial tradition was executed at the directives of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and under the coordination of the Commanding Officer of the ship, Captain Conrad Annathugoda. ...
2026-02-04
Sri Lanka Navy marches in pride at national celebration of 78th Independence Day
The 78th National Independence Day ceremony of Sri Lanka was held at the Independence Square, Colombo this morning (04 Feb 26). The main ceremony went by the theme “Let's Build Sri Lanka”, was held under the patronage of the President and Commander – in – Chief of the Armed Forces, Hon. Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Filled with great pride, the Sri Lanka Navy added glamour to the elegant national spectacle held in a dignified sequence....
2026-02-04
Navy clamps down on illegal meat mongers on Nachchikuda beach
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 03 suspects with 17kg of turtle flesh, 39 turtle eggs and a dinghy (01), during a search operation in the Nachchikuda beach area of Mannar on 31 Jan 26....
2026-02-02
Navy’s 1148th 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 29 Jan 26 in the village of Aralaganwila in Dimbulagala, Polonnaruwa. ...
2026-02-01
Australian High Commissioner meets with Commander of the Navy
The High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, H.E. Matthew Duckworth met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 30 Jan 26. ...
2026-01-31
Naval vigilance preserves marine life: A suspect held for illegal possession of turtle eggs
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of 117 turtle eggs, during a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Kalladichenei of Trincomalee on 28 Jan 26....
2026-01-31
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana takes helm as Chief Hydrographer of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service
Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana, who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS), assumed duties at the office of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrograph service (SLNHS). ...
2026-01-31
Navy's fighting spirit shines, secures medal haul at National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy delivered a noteworthy performance at the National Taekwondo Kyorugi Championship - 2026, securing a total of 09 medals and showcasing martial prowess. The championship, organized by the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation, was held from 23 to 25 Jan 26 at the Sports Ministry Indoor Stadium in Wathupitiwala....
2026-01-29
Strengthening command readiness of prospective Commanding Officers
The Pre Command Training Course No 14 concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 23 Jan 26. The culminating ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Danesh Pathberiya....
2026-01-29
Strengthening command readiness of prospective Commanding Officers
The Pre Command Training Course No 14 concluded with a certificate awarding ceremony at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee on 23 Jan 26. The culminating ceremony was held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at the invitation of the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Commodore Danesh Pathberiya....
2026-01-29
