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Navy apprehends 04 suspects with smuggled spices, medicine and cosmetic products in Devils Point
During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Devils Point, Kilinochchi on 11 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of a stock of spices, medicine and cosmetic products which have been made ready for distribution. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 cabs. ...
2025-07-12
Navy Commander pays official visit to Air Force Headquarters
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a formal visit to the Air Force Headquarters today (09 Jul 25) and met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. ...
2025-07-09
Navy makes sportspersons aware on sports doping
The Sri Lanka Navy organized a special awareness programme on anti-doping measures for its sportspersons, instructors and coaches. The event, held on 01 Jul 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, was conducted in collaboration with experts from the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency and the Clean Sports Educator Nutrition Unit....
2025-07-09
Commander of the Army pays official visit to Navy Headquarters
Making an official visit to the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda today (08 Jul 25). ...
2025-07-08
Navy brings clean water to Mihintale: New RO plant inaugurated at Sri Saddharmawansha Vivekashramana Viharaya
Marking a significant step towards providing clean drinking water access, a new RO plant set up by the Sri Lanka Navy was declared open at Sri Saddharmawansha Vivekashramana Viharaya in Mihintale on 07 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-08
Navy seizes over 485kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Talaimannar
A search operation conducted by the Navy on 29 Jun 25 led to the seizure of a dinghy with a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 485kg, at the Old Pier beach area in Talaimannar. ...
2025-07-07
Navy seizes smuggled pesticides and seeds in Puttalam and Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant haul of smuggled pesticide materials and seeds during operations conducted in Puttalam and Kalpitiya from 20 to 30 Jun 25. The separate operations also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies and a lorry. ...
2025-07-07
Thirty-one (31) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate search operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 30 Jun 25, thirty-one (31) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations in Trincomalee. The operations also made way for the seizure of 06 dinghies employed for these illegal practices....
2025-07-07
Water woes of village communities in Anuradhapura eased as Navy installs 3 RO plants
Taking a major stride in addressing the need for safe drinking water, three (03) Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants established by the Navy were declared open at Katarampura Vidyalaya in Dutuwewa, Ulpathwea Monastery and Jamiul Milfar Jumma Masjid Mosque in Horowpothana in Anuradhapura on 05 Jul 25....
2025-07-07
Sri Lanka Navy shines at IPSC PCC & Handgun Nationals 2025
The International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) of Sri Lanka successfully conducted the Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) and Handgun Level III National Shooting Tournament from 18 to 22 Jun 25 at the Navy Pistol Range, Welisara. The event culminated in an awards ceremony at the Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall on 22 Jun 25, graced by the Hon. Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) as the chief guest....
2025-07-07
SL Navy’s prompt response saves a group of Indian fishermen on distressed boat in Chilaw Seas
On receipt of information by Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, a coordinated Search and Rescue (SAR) operation launched by the Sri Lanka Navy led to the rescue of 04 Indian fishermen on a distressed fishing boat off the western coast of Sri Lanka on 06 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-07
Navy apprehends 02 individuals in Kalladi seas for transferring dried sea cucumbers exceeding permitted limit
During a special search operation, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended two individuals for illegally transporting approx. 673kg of dried sea cucumbers far exceeding the permitted limit in the Kalladi sea area, Kalpitiya on 05 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-06
French Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets Commander Southern Naval Area
The French Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Rémi Lambert met with the Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasuriya on 04 Jul 25 at the Command Headquarters....
2025-07-06
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 16 million held in Mamunei, Jaffna
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Mamunei, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (04 Jul 25) resulted in the seizure of about 71kg and 400g of Kerala cannabis....
2025-07-04
Relentless naval surveillance takes hold of 91kg of dried ginger and footwear attempted to be smuggled
During a search operation conducted in the sea area of Baththalangunduwa, Kalpitiya on 03 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of 91kg (wet weight) of dried ginger and 238 pairs of footwear attempted to smuggle....
2025-07-04
