All News
French Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
A delegation led by the French Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Rémi Lambert met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 30 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-31
Cannabis valued over Rs. 20 million held in Arippu, Silawathura
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Arippu area of Silawathura in the early hours of 29 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 101kg and 600g (wet weight) of cannabis. ...
2025-07-31
Navy recovers large stocks of smuggled Kendu leaves and dried ginger during separate operations in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy, during separate search operations in the coastal areas of Kuttiduwa and Kudapaduwa in Negombo on 29 Jul 25, took hold of over 1285kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, more than 604kg of dried ginger and a box of medicinal tubes. The operations also led to the seizure of 02 dinghies used for the act of smuggling. ...
2025-07-30
Mobile dental clinics and awareness programmes by Navy bring smiles across regions
As part of its Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiative, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of mobile dental clinics and oral health awareness programmes from 23 to 27 Jul 25 in the Southern Naval Command, spreading smiles and promoting better oral hygiene across multiple communities....
2025-07-30
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Baththalangunduwa and north of Mannar seas
During operations conducted on 28 Jul 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters of Baththalangunduwa and north of Mannar. ...
2025-07-29
Clean Sri Lanka Cycling Rally 2025 – Navy joins the nations in the spirit of sport
Kicking off a wave of public interest in fitness and promoting a healthy lifestyle in Sri Lanka, the Sports Week was launched on 26 Jul 25 by the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs and the Department of Sports Development. Marking its launch, the Clean Sri Lanka Cycling Rally 2025 was successfully held on the same day as the opening phase of the campaign....
2025-07-28
Naval personnel lend support to lifesaving cause donating blood
In a yet another commendable display of Naval Social Responsibility (NSR), a blood donation campaign organized by the Sri Lanka Navy was held on 26 Jul 25 at the Command Hospital of the Northwestern Naval Area. ...
2025-07-28
Two (02) RO plants in Monaragala brings safe drinking water
Demonstrating the Sri Lanka Navy’s commitment to community welfare through technical and engineering expertise, 02 new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants were handed over to the public in Ethiliwewa and Gonaganara in the Monaragala district on 24 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-28
Navy in collaboration with Air Force exhibits excellence in maritime operations as TRINEX-25 wraps up in Trincomalee
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its operational readiness with the successful conclusion of the ‘Trincomalee Naval Exercise - 2025’ (TRINEX - 25), conducted from 22 to 26 Jul 25 at the Port of Trincomalee and in eastern waters. The concluding ceremony of the exercise was held on 27 Jul aboard SLNS Sindurala under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-07-28
Thirty-eight (38) freshly minted officers embark on a voyage of duty and honour in Trincomalee
In a grand ceremony marked by pride and tradition, 15 midshipmen and 23 officers of the Sri Lanka Navy were commissioned into service at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 26 Jul 25. The event, held at the NMA parade ground, celebrated the culmination of training and the beginning of a noble career dedicated to safeguarding the nation....
2025-07-27
Navy Commander onboard TRINEX - 25: Reaffirms the commitment to the operational excellence
In a backdrop where the ‘Trincomalee Naval Exercise - 2025’ (TRINEX-25) is in full swing off the eastern coast, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted an review of the ongoing sea phase exercises, embarked on SLNS Gajabahu today (25 Jul 25). ...
2025-07-26
Sixty - five (65) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 09 to 22 Jul 25, sixty - five (65) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations across the island. The operations also made way for the seizure of 16 dinghies employed for these illegal practices....
2025-07-26
Navy delivers freshwater lifeline to Anuradhapura villages with 03 RO plants
In a significant step towards improving public health through Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives, 03 Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, were declared open in Aluthpunchikulam, Meewellewa and Sri Rathanachethiyarama Viharaya in Amunuchchiya, Anuradhapura on 23 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-24
Relentless naval surveillance leads to seize smuggled Kendu leaves, agrochemicals and spices with 08 suspects
The Navy took hold of about 2399kg of smuggled Kendu leaves, 35kg of cardamom and a stock of agrochemicals, during separate operations in multiple locations of Kalpitiya, Silawathura and Uchchamunai areas from 20 to 22 Jul 25. The operations also led to the apprehension of 04 dinghies and 08 suspects in connection to the illegal activities. ...
2025-07-24
Navy Commander engages COs of shore establishments in Commanding Officers’ Conclave
The Commanding Officers (COs) of the shore establishments gathered on 23 Jul 25 for the COs’ Conclave 2025, a strategic forum designed to discuss operational readiness of shore establishments of the Navy. Presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the meeting took place at the Navy Headquarters. In attendance were the Navy Chief of Staff and Director Generals of the Navy. ...
2025-07-23
