Sri Lanka Navy

Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Mannar seas

During an operation conducted in the dark hours of 08 Apr 26, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the sea area North of Mannar. ...

2026-04-10

Navy empowers naval families with scholarships for academic excellence of children

In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation for academic brilliance, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a ceremony to award scholarships to the children of naval personnel who demonstrated outstanding performance in the G.C.E. Advanced Level, Ordinary Level, and Grade 5 Scholarship examinations. The event took place at the Navy Headquarters on 06 Apr 26, presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....

2026-04-08

Sri Lanka Navy supports spiritual observances at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya

The Sri Lanka Navy facilitated a series of religious programmes at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya on 02 and 03 Apr 26....

2026-04-07

Navy hones readiness in handling potential CBRN emergencies

The Sri Lanka Navy hosted a joint Chemical, Biological and Nuclear (CBRN) exercise at the UCT Jetty at port of Colombo ,involving the CBRN Unit of the Western Naval Command and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority(SLPA) fire brigade on 31 Mar 26....

2026-04-07

Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake

The Sri Lanka Navy today (06 Apr 26) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake, as he relinquished duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....

2026-04-06

Navy spearheads CBRN emergency response exercise at Hambantota International Port

In a proactive move to bolster emergency preparedness, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a training exercise focused on Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) hazards. This vital training initiative took place from 04 to 13 Mar 26, centered at SLNS Kawantissa and the Hambantota International Port premises....

2026-04-06

Navy thwarts smuggling attempt; 02 suspects apprehended with 98kg of cardamom

The Sri Lanka Navy ward off a smuggling attempt in the seas of Kirimundalama, Kalpitiya on 31 Mar 26, seizing about 98kg haul of cardamom and apprehending 02 individuals involved in the illegal transfer....

2026-04-02

Navy thwarts smuggling attempt in Kalpitiya: An assortment of contraband seized

The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a significant cache of smuggled goods during a search operation conducted at the Kudawa beach area in Kalpitiya on 31 Mar 26. ...

2026-04-01

Navy women clinch Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Championship 2026 for 8th time

The Sri Lanka Navy Women’s Rugby team delivered a master class in skill to be crowned as the overall champions of the Sri Lanka Rugby 7s Women’s Tournament 2026. Organized by Sri Lanka Rugby, this high-octane tournament unfolded across two intense phases of competition in Colombo. The opening leg took place on 21 and 22 March at the CR & FC Grounds, followed by the decisive second leg held on 28 and 29 March at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo. ...

2026-03-31

Navy’s expertise powers another step towards safe water access in Galnewa

In a stride towards enhancing public health and community well-being, a new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open on 27 Mar 26 at Negama Sirisumana Vidyalaya in Galnewa, Anuradhapura. ...

2026-03-31

Navy takes hold of about 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam

During a search operation carried out in the dark hours on 26 Mar 26 in the beach vicinity of Erambugodella in Puttalam, the Sri Lanka Navy seized over 468kg of smuggled Kendu leaves. ...

2026-03-30

Navy apprehends 04 individuals for illegal sea cucumber harvesting off Vankalai

In a crackdown on illegal fishing practices, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 individuals who were engaged in unlawful night diving to harvest sea cucumbers in the seas off Vankalai, Mannar, on 27 Mar 26. ...

2026-03-30

Navy responds to medical emergency of foreign vessel crew member

With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy facilitated an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) of a crew member from a Chinese-flagged vessel, on 27 Mar 26. ...

2026-03-28

Navy’s premier Marine Field Training Exercise “Blue Whale – 2026” concluded on successful note in Trincomalee

The 04^th edition of Sri Lanka Navy’s signature Marine Field Training Exercise, “Blue Whale – 2026,” commenced on 20 Mar 26, under the patronage of the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Rohan Dissanayake. Organized by the Sri Lanka Navy Marines, the exercise spanned the waters of the Eastern seaboard and its adjacent coastal belts. The closing address of the Exercise “Blue Whale” was presided over by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya, at the Marine Headquarters, SLNS Vidura in Trincomalee on 26 March. ...