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Navy renders assistance to bring ashore critically injured fisherman for medical attention
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with leg injuries and rushed him for medical attention this morning (18 Sep 25). The fisherman had encounter this unfortunate turn of events while engaging in fishing at sea about 183 nautical miles (338 km) south of Galle. ...
2025-09-18
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 07 million seized in northern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Mamunei on 05 Sep 25 resulted in the seizure of more than 33kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....
2025-09-17
Navy rider earns bronze at 13th Defence Services Motorcycling Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy secured a podium finish at the 13th Defence Services Motorcycling Championship, held on 11 Sep 25 at the Gajaba Super Cross Track, Saliyapura....
2025-09-17
U.S. goodwill gesture and partnership equip Navy with Language Computer Lab
The Sri Lanka Navy marked a significant milestone in its educational and training infrastructure with the ceremonial opening of the newly established Language Computer Lab at the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, on 15 Sep 25....
2025-09-17
Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access in Elahera and Siyambalanduwa
Two new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, were officially opened on 13 and 15 Sep 25 at the Mahasen National School in Elahera, Polonnaruwa and Danakiriya Primary School in Siyambalanduwa, Monaragala. ...
2025-09-17
VNF Training Camp underway
The Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp commenced at the VNF Headquarters in Welisara on 15 Sep 25. The event was graced by Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral HNS Perera, at the invitation of Commanding Officer Volunteer Naval Force, Commander Anura Karunarathna....
2025-09-16
Navy takes hold of 06 victims of human smuggling off Sand Dunes, Talaimannar
During a search operation in the sea area off Sand Dunes, Talaimannar on 13 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of six (06) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human smuggling and abandonment....
2025-09-16
Navy seizes stock of smuggled Kendu leaves off Chilaw
In a search operation off Chilaw on 12 Sep 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) with approx. 1,680 kilograms (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects in connection to the incident. ...
2025-09-16
SLN spotlights technical excellence at Artificers' Day
Recognizing the technical expertise of its Artificers, the Sri Lanka Navy marked the first-ever "Artificers' Day" on 10 Sep 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters....
2025-09-16
Navy briefs media on forthcoming Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference
The Sri Lanka Navy announced preparations of the 12th edition of the Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference during a press briefing held at Navy Headquarters today (15 Sep 25). The press briefing was chaired by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando....
2025-09-15
A legacy of valour: Navy honours 4FAF veterans in Trincomalee
Under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, the Sri Lanka Navy held a solemn ceremony on 13 Sep 25 to honour the valour and sacrifice of 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4FAF) naval personnel. The event was held at the 4FAF War Monument at its Headquarters in Trincomalee....
2025-09-15
Coordinated operation nets suspect with illegal foreign liquor in Modara
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Sri Jayewardenepura Police Special Task Force, carried out a coordinated operation in Modara on 13 Sep 2025, leading to the arrest of a suspect in possession of 180 bottles of foreign liquor intended for illegal sale....
2025-09-14
New batch of prospective sailors sets sail from Poonewa
Marking another significant stride in the Navy’s continuous efforts to bolster its maritime defence capability, 306 naval recruits ceremonially passed out upon the successful completion of their basic training at SLNS Shiksha, Poonewa, on 13 Sep 25....
2025-09-14
Kottukachchiya Tank sluice gate back in operation with Navy’s diving assistance
The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 11 Sep 25 to restore the inoperative sluice gate of the Kottukachchiya Tank in Anamaduwa. ...
2025-09-13
Navy kicks to glory at National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy delivered a commanding performance at the National Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2025, securing a prestigious position on the national podium. The event, hosted by the Sri Lanka Taekwondo Federation on 06 September at the Sports Ministry Indoor Gymnasium in Wathupitiwala, featured top competitors from the Armed Forces, Police, and registered clubs across the nation....
2025-09-12
