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Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya who was newly appointed as Commander Southern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (03 Feb 25). ...
2025-02-03
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar in the dark hours of 02 Feb 25....
2025-02-03
Navy women shine at Sunquick National Beach Volleyball Championship 2025
The Navy women's A and B teams dominated the Sunquick National Beach Volleyball Championship, securing the championship and runner-up titles. The tournament was held at Browns Beach, Negombo, from 31 Jan to 02 Feb 25....
2025-02-02
A suspect arrested with 101 unauthorized fishing nets in Kanthale
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the arrest of a suspect with 101 unauthorized fishing nets, made ready for sale, in the township of Kanthale on 01 Feb 25....
2025-02-02
BNS SOMUDRA JOY departs islands
The Bangladesh Naval Ship BNS SOMUDRA JOY which arrived in Sri Lanka on 31 Jan 25 on a formal visit, departed the island today (02 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-02
Navy thwarts smuggling racket; over 1670kg of Kendu leaves seized
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 1670kg and 500g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy, during a search operation conducted off Kepumgoda, Negombo on 01 Jan 25. ...
2025-02-02
Navy wins big at Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta
The Sri Lanka Navy sailing team made impressive performances at the Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta which was held in the alluring waters of Kapparathota, Mirissa on 01 Feb 25....
2025-02-01
Navy installs medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for Dialysis Unit at Anamaduwa Base Hospital
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, designed for the Dialysis Unit at Anamaduwa Base Hospital, was declared open on 01 Feb 25. The project was set in motion following the initiatives of the Ministry of Health. ...
2025-02-01
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO – 357 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO – 357 which arrived in Sri Lanka on 31 Jan 25 for replenishment, departed the island today (01 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-01
PNS ASLAT arrives at Port of Colombo
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ASLAT arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (01 Feb 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-02-01
A suspect held with Kerala cannabis in Navadankulama
The Sri Lanka Navy and Madurankuliya Police nabbed a suspect (1) with about 1kg and 585g of Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted in Navadankulama, Baththuluoya on 31 Jan 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used to peddle narcotic substance....
2025-02-01
A suspect held with Kerala cannabis in Navadankulama
The Sri Lanka Navy and Madurankuliya Police nabbed a suspect (1) with about 1kg and 585g of Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted in Navadankulama, Baththuluoya on 31 Jan 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used to peddle narcotic substance....
2025-02-01
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of Maldives calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Colonel Hassan Amir called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (31 Jan 25). ...
2025-01-31
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO - 357 arrives in Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO - 357 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (31 Jan 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-01-31
BNS SOMUDRA JOY arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) SOMUDRA JOY arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today (31 Jan 25). Upon her arrival, the ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions. ...
2025-01-31
