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Navy takes lead with officials and fishing communities in north to address fishing-related issues
The Northern Naval Command conducted an awareness programme and discussion on 10 Mar 26 at SLNS Uttara, to address pressing fishing-related issues in the Northern Province. This programme which builds upon previous efforts of a similar nature, was led by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage....
2026-03-14
Navy provides vital support to treat injured wild elephant
The Sri Lanka Navy extended essential assistance to the Department of Wildlife Conservation to treat an injured wild elephant on 10 Mar 26. The elephant, which had sustained gunshot wounds, was discovered roaming within the premises of SLNS Mahanaga in Panama. ...
2026-03-14
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas
During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 11 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 02 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area North of Mannar. ...
2026-03-13
Navy takes hold of smuggled cashew nut consignment in Puttalam; Two suspects apprehended
The Navy seized a massive haul of smuggled dried cashew nuts (approx. 1840kg) during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda and Bangalawatta beach areas of Kalpitiya on 10 Mar 26....
2026-03-13
Navy seizes massive haul of narcotics weighing over 654kg and arms, arresting 10 suspects off south coast
As a key stakeholder in the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has been conducting maritime operations in the waters surrounding the island, in support of the objectives of this national mission. Under this initiative, during yet another successful operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, the Navy intercepted 02 local multi-day fishing trawlers and 10 suspects. One trawler, along with 05 individuals, was suspected of attempting to smuggle a consignment of narcotics and weapons. The second trawler and the remaining 05 suspects are believed to be linked to the same illicit operat...
2026-03-13
Navy and Coast Guard personnel honed in VBSS and Specialized Equipment tactics
The certificate awarding of the Regional Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) Course and the Use of Specialized Equipment training programme was hosted at the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Headquarters in Trincomalee, on 06 Mar 26....
2026-03-11
Navy General Hospital hosts specialized eye clinic to mark World Glaucoma Day
In anticipation of World Glaucoma Day, which is officially observed on 12 March, a specialized Glaucoma screening clinic was conducted on 03 Mar 26, at the Navy General Hospital, Colombo....
2026-03-11
Navy foils illegal sand mining racket in Upparu
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 02 suspects and seized 18 dinghies loaded with illegally mined sand during a search operation conducted on 06 Mar 26, near the Upparu Bridge along the Mahaweli River in Trincomalee....
2026-03-10
Navy foils gold smuggling attempt and nabs 02 suspects
In a coordinated operation conducted this morning (09 Mar 26), the Sri Lanka Navy and the Coast Guard apprehended 02 suspects attempting to smuggle 06kg and 865g of gold into the country. Acting upon credible information, the operation was launched in the territorial waters off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, leading to the interception of the dinghy used for this illegal act....
2026-03-10
Navy takes hold of 07 suspects for smuggling 1146kg of dried sea cucumber in Kalpitiya seas
The Sri Lanka Navy thwarted smuggling attempts, taking into custody 07 suspects and 03 dinghies carrying 1,146kg of dried sea cucumber during separate operations conducted on 05 and 06 Mar 26, in the Mohoththuwaram and Keerimundalama sea areas, Kalpitiya....
2026-03-10
Navy facilitates devout celebration of St. Anthony’s Church Festival in Palaitivu
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s Church on Palaitivu Island, Jaffna, was held with pious sentiments from 04 to 07 Mar 26. The festival concluded successfully following the celebratory Main Mass conducted by the Vicar General of the Jaffna Diocese, Very Revd. Fr. P.J. Jebaratnam....
2026-03-09
A suspect collared with prescription pills in Samanthurai
In a coordinated effort to curb the illegal distribution of controlled substances, the Sri Lanka Navy, with the Police Special Task Force (STF), arrested a suspect (01) in the Samanthurai area of Ampara, in possession of approximately 200 prescription pills intended for illegal sale, on 04 Mar 26....
2026-03-09
Navy seizes a consignment of narcotics and apprehends 06 suspects in offshore operation
Answering the call of the national mission 'A Nation United,' the Navy has tightened its grip on the island's maritime boundaries. Striking deep in the southern waters, a successful naval mission resulted in the seizure of a local fishing trawler (01) and six (06) suspects, foiling a major drug smuggling attempt....
2026-03-08
Constant vigilance nets 953kg of Kendu leaves off Marawila
In a search operation conducted off the coast of Marawila on 03 Mar 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a substantial consignment of over 953kg of Kendu leaves intended to smuggle in. ...
2026-03-08
CISM Day Run - 2026 kicks off in Galle Face
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run 2026 was flagged off under the patronage of the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo in Galle Face on 07 Mar 26. Organised by the Sri Lanka Navy and steered by the Commander of the Navy and President of the Defence Services Sports Board, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the event saw the participation of military personnel and sports enthusiasts....
2026-03-07
