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Commander embarked on courtesy visit to the BNS PROTTOY
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, visited the Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) PROTTOY at the Port of Colombo on 27 Nov 25. The vessel is in Sri Lanka to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, a key event celebrating the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary....
2025-11-27
Navy takes hold of approx. 2250kg of Kendu leaves in separate operations
During search operations carried out by the Navy with the assistance of Police in the Pamunugama, Kepumgoda and Wellaweediya areas on 22 Nov 25, led to the seizure of Over. 2250kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and 04 dinghies. ...
2025-11-27
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Puttalam with 699kg of Kendu leaves made ready for transport
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended about 699kg of Kendu leaves, a cab (01) and 02 suspects, during a search operation conducted in the Puttalam area on 25 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-26
Hindu Puja showers blessings on Navy’s 75th anniversary
A special Puja of Hindu tradition was conducted on 23 Nov 25 at the Sri Ponnambalawaneswarar Kovil in Colombo, seeking blessings for the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, slated for the 09 December....
2025-11-26
Foreign warships arrive in Sri Lanka to take part in International Fleet Review 2025
In a display of naval cooperation, three warships representing Bangladesh and India made port calls in Colombo on 25 and 26 November, for the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025, scheduled to be held on 30 November. The visiting ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions....
2025-11-26
Navy assists flood-hit communities with urgent assistance
In response to the severe weather conditions, the Navy has mobilized its relief teams to assist those affected by floods in the Thawalama and Nagoda areas of the Galle District. Since 22 Nov 25, these relief teams have been engaged in ongoing operations, utilizing small boats to safely rescue flood-affected individuals and cater to their daily necessities....
2025-11-26
Navy's community focus brings safe drinking water to Kudawewa, Anuradhapura
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project of the Sri Lanka Navy, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant installed at Nawagammanaya in Kudaweawa, Anuradhapura was declared open on 21 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-26
Navy’s essayists and orators recognized at Public Speaking and Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competitions
The Sri Lanka Navy recognized the achievements of its personnel in the Navy Public Speaking Competition 2025 and the Admiral Clancy Fernando Memorial Essay Competition 2025 at a special event held on 20 Nov 25 at the Admiral Somathilake Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. The event was graced by the Director General Health Services, Rear Admiral Janaka Marambe and Mrs. Monika Fernando, the spouse of the late Admiral Clancy Fernando....
2025-11-26
Sri Lanka Navy thwarts insecticide smuggling attempt in Puttalam
In an operation underscoring its commitment to maritime security, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy and seized a cache of smuggled insecticide on 20 Nov 25 in the sea area of Karathivu, Puttalam. ...
2025-11-25
Navy receives Islamic blessings on 75th anniversary
An Islamic prayer session took place on 22 Nov 25 at the Jummah Mosque on Chatham Street. The purpose was to seek blessings for the upcoming 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, falling on 09 December....
2025-11-25
Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service invokes blessings on 75th anniversary of Sri Lanka Navy
Invoking blessings on the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy, celebrated on 09 December, a Joint Christian Commemoration & Thanksgiving Service, organized by the Navy Christian Council, was held at St. Lucia's Cathedral, Kotahena on 21 Nov 25. The event was presided over by the Deputy Chief of Staff and Director General Logistics of the Navy, Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila....
2025-11-25
Navy unveils plans for International Fleet Review 2025 at media briefing
In a media briefing held on 24 Nov 25 at the Department of Government Information, the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) unveiled an extensive series of events to mark its proud 75th anniversary, centering on the upcoming International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 under the theme “Sailing Strong Together”. The press briefing, presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, detailed several days of activities that blend cherished naval traditions with social, ethical, and environmental initiatives. ...
2025-11-25
Poppy commemoration marked with symbolic gesture at Navy Headquarters
The President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Rear Admiral Manil Mendis (Retd) pinned a poppy on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, at Navy Headquarters on 19 Nov 25. ...
2025-11-25
Navy takes hold of over 376kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in Southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, apprehending six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour on 20 Nov 25....
2025-11-21
INS SUKANYA departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) SUKANYA which made a port call in Colombo for operational turnaround, departed the island on 21 Nov 25. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-11-21
