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RO plant at Sri Devananda National School, Tissamaharama declared open for community use
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at Sri Devananda National School, Tissamaharama in Hambantota on 27 Feb 25. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of the Research and Development Unit, marked the 1084th unit delivered under the NSR Project. The magnanimous initiative was sponsored by engineer, Mr. Buddhi Mangala....
2025-02-28
Community effort strengthened as Navy renovates Chithambara College, Valvettithurai
In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a renovation and clean-up programme at Chithambara College, Valvettithurai in Jaffna on 26 Feb 25. The programme was conducted as part of the nationwide initiative to renovate schools under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project....
2025-02-27
President Meets Senior Naval Officers
A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (26) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Disanayake....
2025-02-26
Commander of the Navy felicitated by his alma maters in Bandarawela
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda was warmly felicitated by his alma maters, S. Thomas' College and Central College, Bandarawela, in a series of ceremonious events held on 25 Feb 25. The events, organized by the past students, teachers and children of both schools, celebrated his ascension to the pinnacle of naval career. The Commander of the Navy was accompanied by the President of Navy Seva Vanitha Unit, Mrs. Anusha Banagoda, during these visits....
2025-02-26
Navy dives into community service in support of "A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination" project
In a significant move to support the government’s Clean Sri Lanka initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy recently conducted a series of beach cleaning programmes on 22 and 23 Feb 25. The efforts, backed by the Northern, Northwestern and North Central Naval Command, were part of the broader "A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination" project, which aims to restore and maintain the pristine condition of the country’s beaches and tourist hotspots. ...
2025-02-24
Navy seizes 05 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 05 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 32 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 22 and wee hours of 23 Feb 25....
2025-02-23
RO plant in the village of Digannewa declared open for community use
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at the village of Digannewa in Kotawehera, Kurunegala on 22 Feb 25. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of the Research and Development Unit, marked the 1082nd unit delivered under the NSR Project....
2025-02-23
Twelve (12) officers pass out at NMA after completing Basic Orientation Course
The Passing out Parade of 12 naval officers who successfully completed Basic Orientation Course (Medical) 03/2024 was held at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee today (22 Feb 25). The event was graced by Commandant NMA, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, as the Chief Guest....
2025-02-22
Navy extends industrial expertise to renovate Wahalkada D2 Vidyalaya
Aligning with the national initiative of “Clean Sri Lanka,” focused on cleaning school premises, the Sri Lanka Navy carried out a community service project today (22 Feb 25) to clean and refurbish Wahalkada D2 Vidyalaya in the Anuradhapura District. ...
2025-02-22
RO plant at Halmillawewa in Panduwasnuwara declared open for community use
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at the village of Halmillawewa in Panduwasnuwara, Kurunegala on 21 Feb 25. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of the Research and Development Unit, marked the 1081st unit delivered under the NSR Project....
2025-02-22
Sixteen (16) Direct Entry officers receive letters of appointment from Commander of the Navy
The Commander of the Navy, handed over letters of appointment to 16 officers, enlisted to the Sri Lanka Navy under 2024/03 Direct Entry scheme, at the Navy Headquarters today (21 Feb 25)....
2025-02-21
Navy nabs 07 suspects with narcotics in special search operations in past two weeks
Separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Police and Police STF from 03 to 19 Feb 25 in Silawathura, Wilpattu, Cod Bay in Trincomalee as well as Kimbula Ela and Kovil Road in Modara led to the arrest of 07 suspects with an assortment of narcotic substances. Among the apprehended items were; 20g of Kerala cannabis, 1050mg of ‘Mawa’ drug, and 26g and 376mg of methamphetamine (Ice). ...
2025-02-21
Seventeen (17) individuals apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 17 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kokkadi, Nandikadal, Mullaitivu, Anawasala, Sinnapadu and Kadeikadu from 03 to 19 Feb 25. The individuals had engaged in fishing using explosives, fishing with unauthorized nets sans valid license and illegal night diving, when the apprehensions were made. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 12 fishing boats, 01 motorbike, 156 unauthorized fishing nets, 184 sea cucumbers and 22 conch shells. ...
2025-02-21
Inter - Command Badminton Championship – 2025 concludes in Welisara
The Inter-Command Badminton Championship - 2025 was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara from 10th to 15th February 2025. The Western Naval Command emerged victorious in the men's category, while the Training Command claimed the women's championship. The finals of the tournament were graced by Director General Budget and Finance, Rear Admiral Manjula Dissanayake....
2025-02-21
Navy joins forces for infrastructure overhaul at schools under “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative
As part of the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, a project aimed at improving infrastructure in 1,000 schools kicked off today (20 Feb 25) at Ananda Central College, Modara in Colombo. This initial stage of the project will focus on renovating 200 selected schools. The event was also attended by the Commander of the Navy. ...
2025-02-20
