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Deputy Minister of Defence Lauds Navy’s ‘Ratama Ekata’ Operations Amidst Disaster Response Challenges
Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), conducted an inspection visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Operations Room at the Navy Headquarters in Akuregoda yesterday (13 January), where he underscored the national importance of the “Ratama Ekata” programme and commended the Sri Lanka Navy for its continuous and effective implementation of the initiative, despite its extensive involvement in rescue and relief operations during the recent national disaster emergency....
2026-01-15
Navy nabs 03 suspects in northern waters for bird smuggling racket
During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Kachchativu, Jaffna on 14 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 237 pet birds and apprehended 03 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act....
2026-01-15
Navy seizes fleet of illegal sand mining boats near Upparu Bridge
In an operation on 13 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy held five (05) dinghies, loaded with illegally mined sand along the Mahaweli River, near the Upparu Bridge....
2026-01-15
Navy takes hold of approx. 621kg of Kendu leaves from Negombo seas
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 621kg of Kendu leaves, during a search operation carried out in the sea area off Negombo on 12 Jan 26. ...
2026-01-14
Navy seizes over 108,000 smuggled pharmaceutical tablets off Kalpitiya
During a search operation conducted in the Kandakkuliya sea area of Kalpitiya on 12 Jan 26, the Navy took hold of a stock of 108,480 pharmaceutical tablets, attempted to be smuggled into the country. ...
2026-01-13
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat (01) poaching in northern waters
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 12 Jan 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2026-01-13
Thirteen (13) individuals held for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 06 to 11 Jan 26, thirteen (13) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 04 dinghies in multiple locations across the island....
2026-01-13
Navy Commander reviews vital river transit operation in Matale
The Commander of the Navy conducted an on-site observation of the naval boat service operating along the Ambanganga on 10 Jan 26. This vital service was initiated on 24 December to ensure uninterrupted public transportation following the collapse of the bridge of Ambangahga following adverse weather. ...
2026-01-12
A suspect nabbed with 02kg of foreign-origin cannabis in Maradankerni
The Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF), apprehended one (01) suspect in possession of approximately two (02) kg of foreign cannabis during a search operation conducted in the Maradankerni area of Jaffna on 09 Jan 26....
2026-01-11
Commandant Defence Services Command and Staff College calls on Commander of the Navy
Major General Wijayanath Jayaweera, the newly appointed Commandant of the Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) Sapugaskanda, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at Navy Headquarters today (09 Jan 26)....
2026-01-09
1146th RO plant declared open to ensure access for safe and healthy drinking water to Laksiripura community
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 07 Jan 26 in the village of Laksiripura in Laggala, Matale....
2026-01-09
Two (02) suspects nabbed with foreign fags intended for illegal sale
During a coordinated operation mounted on 08 Jan 26 in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes....
2026-01-09
Swift response rescues 02 pilots of seaplane plunged into Gregory Lake
A swift response by the Sri Lanka Navy and Police resulted in the rescue of 02 pilots after a private airline seaplane plunged during landing at Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya today (07 Jan 26)....
2026-01-08
Navy concludes lagoon transport mission in Mullaitivu
The Sri Lanka Navy on 06 Jan 26 successfully concluded a dedicated boat service operation that provided vital transportation for the local community following the collapse of the Nayaru Bridge....
2026-01-07
Naval Hospital in Eastern Naval Command hosts blood donation campaign marking 75th anniversary of the Navy
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a blood donation campaign at the Naval Hospital in Eastern Naval Command on 03 Jan 26. The initiative was organized as part of the Navy’s 75th anniversary commemorations, which encompass a series of programmes that highlight the organisation’s commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and ethical values....
2026-01-07
