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Navy Commander leads the Task Force for drug free country
The Presidential Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs convened at Navy Headquarters on 03 Sep 25, adopting a strategic-level approach to formulate a comprehensive national campaign aimed at eradicating drug menace from the country. The meeting was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, in his capacity as Chairman of the Task Force....
2025-09-05
Twenty nine (29) persons collared for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 19 to 31 Aug 25, twenty nine (29) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 08 dinghies and a traditional boat (01) in multiple locations across the island....
2025-09-04
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 203 Mn seized in Narivilikkulam, Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Navy with the assistance of the Police in the Narivilikkulam beach area of Mannar on 02 and 03 Sep 25 resulted in the seizure of a massive haul of Kerala cannabis weighing more than 906kg....
2025-09-03
Workshop orientates senior sailors on administrative and welfare matters of naval ratings
A one-day workshop organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, on administrative and welfare matters of naval ratings, was held on 28 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, with the Director General Personnel, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathna presiding over the occasion....
2025-09-03
Indian National Defence College delegation calls on Commander of the Navy
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 01 Sep 25. ...
2025-09-02
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 21 Mn in Sambilithurei, Jaffna
During a search operation carried out in the beach vicinity of Sambilithurei in Madagal, Jaffna on 30 Aug 25, the Navy took hold of about 96kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis. ...
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka Navy women’s cricket team clinches championship title in undefeated season
The Sri Lanka Navy women’s cricket team has secured a resounding victory, claiming the championship title in the Sri Lanka Cricket Domestic Major League Women’s Limited Overs Tournament 2025 without a single defeat. The tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Cricket and featuring ten of the island's premier sports clubs, ran from 30 Jul to 17 Aug 25....
2025-09-02
President Undertakes Inspection Visit to Katchatheevu Island
Following his participation today (01) in a series of inauguration and development programmes in Jaffna, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake undertook an inspection visit to Katchatheevu Island....
2025-09-02
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island on 31 Aug 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....
2025-09-01
Navy rescues 03 fishermen from a distressed fishing boat in southern waters
A swift search and rescue effort by the Sri Lanka Navy on 30 Aug 25 ensured the safe return of 03 fishermen from a distressed fishing trawler, after the trawler was left adrift in southern waters off Hambantota due to a mechanical failure....
2025-09-01
Navy imparts vital life support skills to fishing community
In a significant initiative to enhance safety and well-being at sea, the Sri Lanka Navy, in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, conducted a comprehensive Basic Life Support (BLS) training programme on 30 Aug 25 at Thawulpadu and South Bar Fisheries Harbours, Mannar....
2025-09-01
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 27 million seized with 05 suspects
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in Vankalei, Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna on 27 and 29 Aug 25 resulted in the seizure of more than 121kg of Kerala cannabis. The operations also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects and 02 dinghies in connection to the smuggling racket....
2025-08-30
Naval personnel sharpen skills in explosive ordnance disposal
The Insignia and Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Qualifying Course No. 06 was held on 27 Aug 25 at the EOD Training School in Maho. The occasion was graced by the Commandant Naval Infantry, Rear Admiral Nishantha Ranaweera, as the Chief Guest....
2025-08-29
USS Tulsa departs island
The United States Ship (USS) Tulsa (LCS 16) which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island today (29 Aug 25). In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....
2025-08-29
Navy delivers 1123rd RO plants to community
In a significant step towards addressing safe drinking water scarcity of communities, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open in the village of Karabewa, Anuradhapura on 26 Aug 25....
2025-08-29
