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Community efforts shine with Navy-led cleaning programme at St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School, Talaimannar
In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a clean-up programme at St. Lawrence Roman Catholic Tamil Mixed School, Talaimannar on 08 Mar 25. The programme was conducted as part of the nationwide initiative to renovate schools under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project....
2025-03-08
Western Naval Command and Training Command dominate Inter-Command Hockey Championship 2025
The Inter Command Hockey Championship of Sri Lanka Navy was held at the hockey ground of SLNS Lanka in Welisara from 04 to 07 Mar 25. The men's championship title in the tournament was clinched by the Western Naval Command, while the women's championship was won by the Training Command. ...
2025-03-08
Navy makes waves with community service transforming beaches and tourist hotspots
Showing its commitment to community service and environmental stewardship, the Sri Lanka Navy initiated several programmes to transform iconic beaches and tourist destinations in the Southern Naval Command. The initiatives, conducted on 01 and 08 Mar 25, were part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” campaign, specifically under its “A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination” project....
2025-03-08
Navy extends diving assistance to restore functionality of Rajanganaya Reservoir sluice gate
The Sri Lanka Navy stepped forward to provide crucial diving assistance to restore the functionality of the left bank sluice gate at the Rajanganaya Reservoir from 05 to 07 Mar 25. ...
2025-03-08
Let’s nurture mangroves as they nurture the planet
On the sidelines of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ campaign, the Sri Lanka Navy took the lead in a mangrove planting initiative at the pristine shores of Nilaveli on 08 Mar 25. The project, which focused on mangrove restoration and beach conservation to preserve the marine ecological system, was organized by the Eastern Naval Command. ...
2025-03-08
'Maithree Paada -Yaathra’ pilgrimage arrives at Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya
The 'Maithree Paada -Yaathra’ pilgrimage, commenced at Tissamaharama Raja Maha Viharaya on 07 Feb 25, arrived at Nagadeepa Purana Raja Maha Viharaya today (08 Feb). With the noble aspiration of spreading loving-kindness, compassion, and peace across the world, a group of Buddhist monks (52) from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos embarked on the 'Maithree Paada -Yaathra’ pilgrimage. The Navy enabled essential facilities for those who embarked on this foot pilgrimage with the contribution of the Naval Buddhist Association,...
2025-03-08
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) aims for double Guinness glory
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) began his remarkable challenge today (08 Mar 25) at 1500 hrs, starting from the Navy Headquarters. Under the supervision of the Serendib World Records, the official body for world record certifications, he aims to achieve two Guinness World Records by completing a continuous 24-hour walk on a manual treadmill....
2025-03-08
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Thushara Udugama
The Sri Lanka Navy today (07 Mar 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Thushara Udugama who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-03-07
Navy wins first place in men's category of triathlon at 13th Defence Services Games
The Triathlon Championship of 13th Defence Services Games - 2025 was held on 06 Mar 25, near the Tissa Wewa in Anuradhapura. In the men's category, the Navy's Leading Diver JDPP Jayasinghe, secured the first place....
2025-03-07
Navy seizes 01 Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, south of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar on the night of 06 Mar 25....
2025-03-07
Navy cyclist Leading Seaman Prasanga wins 1st leg of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025
In a thrilling exhibition of stamina, Leading Seaman DAS Prasanga of the Sri Lanka Navy clinched victory in the first leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025, organized for the 26th time by Sri Lanka Air Force in view of its 74th anniversary. From 28 Feb to 02 Mar, the race unfolded across three legs. During the first leg, stretching from Weerawila to Ratnapura, Navy cyclist Prasanga emerged victorious, clinching a win for the Navy. ...
2025-03-06
160,000 smuggled cigarettes and prescription drugs seized in Kalpitiya
The Navy took hold of 160,000 smuggled foreign cigarettes and 22,100 prescription tablets from a dinghy abandoned in the beach area of Ippanthivu, during a search carried out in the evening of 06 Mar 25. ...
2025-03-06
VBSS demonstration held at Dikkowita fisheries harbour
The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) demonstration on 05 Mar 25, at Dikkowita fisheries harbour. The event was aimed at showcasing VBSS capabilities to delegates from the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)....
2025-03-06
INS Kuthar sets sail from Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar which arrived in Sri Lanka on 03 Mar 25 on an official visit, departed the island today (06 Mar). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-03-06
PNS Aslat departs island on successful completion of her visit
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit on 05 Mar 25, departed the island today (06 Mar). The Sri Lanka Navy honoured the departing ship with a traditional farewell at the Port of Colombo, adhering to established naval traditions....
2025-03-06
