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Navy’s cleaning programme at Thirumurikandy Hindu Vidyalaya, Mullaitivu sparked citizen responsibility
In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a clean-up drive at Thirumurikandy Hindu Vidyalaya, Mullaitivu on 04 Mar 25. As part of the "Clean Sri Lanka" campaign, a nationwide programme is underway to create an educational environment that promotes national values, integrates social principles, and emphasizes environmental sustainability, centered on the theme, "A School Full of Happiness."...
2025-03-10
Arrangements are in place for the festival of St. Antony's Shrine, Kachchativu
The annual feast at St. Antony's Shrine on Kachchativu Island is set to take place on 14 and 15 Mar 25. As of now, the Sri Lankan Navy has deployed its craft to transport essential supplies continuously to the island via sea routes. Additionally, preparations for the necessary infrastructure to ensure the smooth execution of the church festival are nearing completion....
2025-03-10
IPSC Rifle Nationals Level III – 2025 concludes in Poonewa on successful note
The much-anticipated International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Rifle Nationals Level III – 2025, organized by the National Rifle Association and initiated by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Affairs, conducted as a spectacular four-day event from 06th to 08th Mar 25. Held at the Naval Firing Range in Poonewa, the tournament drew top-notch competitors and judges, both local and foreign, showcasing thrilling marksmanship. The prize awarding ceremony, held at Malima Naval Rest, Mihintale, was graced by Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), alongside the est...
2025-03-09
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) qualifies for 02 Guinness World Records
Rear Admiral Princely Liyanage (Retd) achieved a remarkable feat on 09 Mar 25 by qualifying to establish 02 Guinness World Records for continuous walking on a manual treadmill over a 24-hour period....
2025-03-09
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit celebrates International Women's Day with inspiring programme
In celebration of International Women's Day, a special Women's Day programme was held on 08 Mar 25 at the Wave N' Lake Navy Hall in Welisara, under the patronage of the Chairperson of Ministry of Defence Seva Vanitha Unit, Dr. Ruvini Rasika Perera. The programme, organized at the directives of the President of the Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda, was dedicated to lady officers, women sailors, and spouses of naval personnel. The colourful event was also dignified by the presence of the Commander of the Navy. ...
2025-03-08
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
