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Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 departs island

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island on 31 Aug 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....

2025-09-01

Navy rescues 03 fishermen from a distressed fishing boat in southern waters

A swift search and rescue effort by the Sri Lanka Navy on 30 Aug 25 ensured the safe return of 03 fishermen from a distressed fishing trawler, after the trawler was left adrift in southern waters off Hambantota due to a mechanical failure....

2025-09-01

Navy imparts vital life support skills to fishing community

In a significant initiative to enhance safety and well-being at sea, the Sri Lanka Navy, in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme on 30 Aug 25 at Thawulpadu and South Bar Fisheries Harbours, Mannar....

2025-09-01

Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 27 million seized with 05 suspects

Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Vankalei, Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna on 27 and 29 Aug 25 resulted in the seizure of more than 121kg of Kerala cannabis. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the smuggling racket....

2025-08-30

Naval personnel sharpen skills in explosive ordnance disposal

The Insignia and Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Qualifying Course No. 06 was held on 27 Aug 25 at the EOD Training School in Maho. The occasion was graced by the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera, as the Chief Guest....

2025-08-29

USS Tulsa departs island

The United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island today (29 Aug 25). In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....

2025-08-29

Navy delivers 1123rd RO plants to community

In a significant step towards addressing safe drinking water scarcity of communities, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open in the village of Karabewa, Anuradhapura on 26 Aug 25....

2025-08-29

Rear Admiral Chandima Silva honoured in farewell salute

The Sri Lanka Navy today (28 Aug 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chandima Silva as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy. ...

2025-08-28

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 27 Aug 25....

2025-08-28

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 27 Aug 25....

2025-08-28

USS Tulsa arrives in Colombo

United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit on 27 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....

2025-08-28

Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 calls Port of Colombo

The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (27 Aug 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....

2025-08-27

SLCOMM advances holistic well-being of military and police healthcare professionals

The Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM), in collaboration with Hemas Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd and Vision 8 Academy, conducted a one-day wellness and professional development programme on 21 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayaka Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, Colombo....

2025-08-27

Navy assurance for pure and safe drinking water

A new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was officially opened on 24 Aug 25 at the village of Ambagaswewa in Polpithigama, Kurunegala. Implemented under the Naval Social Responsibility initiative, the project was realized through the technical expertise of the Navy....

2025-08-27

Sri Lanka Navy extends healthcare outreach with Jaffna dental mission

In a continuing commitment to its naval social responsibility mandate, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted a series of mobile dental clinics across the Jaffna district from 21 to 25 Aug 25....

2025-08-27