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Navy’s RO plant quenches thirst of children at Nakwaththagama Junior School, Kurunegala
In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at Nakwaththagama Junior School, Kurunegala on 04 Mar 25. This initiative, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, is part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project, funded by Sunshine Foundation for Good and Sunshine Holding PLC. ...
2025-03-05
PNS Aslat arrives at Port of Colombo
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (05 Mar 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-03-05
Community efforts shine with Navy-led cleaning programme at Thammanna Velusumana Maha Vidyalaya, Seeppukulama
In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a clean-up programme at Thammanna Velusumana Maha Vidyalaya, Seeppukulama on 03 Mar 25. The programme was conducted as part of the nationwide initiative to renovate schools under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project....
2025-03-05
Navy’s swift action brings relief to devotees visiting spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala
Following the flood emergency with the overflowing of Heda Oya in Ampara, the Sri Lanka Navy joining hands with the Sri Lanka Army, Air Force, Police and other agencies worked in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to devotees visiting a spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala. ...
2025-03-05
Woman Leading Seaman J Roshita brings her A-game to the 55th Senior National Carrom Championship - 2025
Showcasing her next-level skills at the 55th Senior National Carrom Championship – 2025, Woman Leading Seaman J Roshita of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged champion in women’s category. The tournament was held from 18 Jan to 02 Mar 25 at Carrom Federation, Colombo....
2025-03-04
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 69 million recovered from Vaththirayan beach vicinity
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF led to the recovery of about 174kg and 126g of Kerala cannabis from the beach vicinity of Vaththirayan in Kilinochchi, Jaffna on 04 Mar 25. ...
2025-03-04
A suspect apprehended with 3000 foreign fags in Colombo
A coordinated search conducted by the Navy and Colombo Central Divisional Crime Detective Bureau in the Fort area of Colombo on 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) with 3000 foreign cigarettes, whilst preparing for sale....
2025-03-04
Three suspects with 426kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Karuwalakuda and Sinna Arichchai, Kalpitiya on the night of 03 Mar 25 led to the apprehension of 03 suspects for smuggling about 426kg of Kendu leaves. The operation also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies used for this illegal act. ...
2025-03-04
INS Kuthar calls Port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit this morning (03 Mar 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-03-03
Navy apprehends 17 persons for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers in northern seas
The Navy apprehended 17 persons for their involvement in illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers, during a search operation carried out off the ‘K’ Point and in the sea of Vinayasodi, Jaffna in the dark hours of 01 Mar 25. The operation also led to the seizure of 4255 illegally harvested sea cucumbers and 04 dinghies....
2025-03-03
JMSDF ASAHI departs island
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) ASAHI which arrived in Sri Lanka on 01 Mar 25 for replenishment, departed the island today (03 Mar). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-03-03
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 78 million in northern waters
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in waters north of the Analathivu Island, Jaffna in the wee hours of 03 Mar 25, resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects with a stock of Kerala cannabis, weighing over 197kg. The operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy employed for this illegal act. ...
2025-03-03
A suspect with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 12 million held in Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Navy, in coordination with the Police, in the Marichchakatti area of Mannar led to the arrest of a suspect with over 31kg of Kerala cannabis on 02 Mar 25....
2025-03-03
Navy responds to bring ashore critically ill fisherman for urgent treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore a critically ill fisherman and transfer him to the General Hospital, Trincomalee for urgent medical attention on 01 Mar 25. The fisherman was aboard a local multiday fishing trawler which was off the east coast of Trincomalee. ...
2025-03-02
Sri Lanka Navy extends best wishes on 74th anniversary of Sri Lanka Air Force
The Commander of the Navy, along with naval personnel, extends heartfelt congratulations to the Sri Lanka Air Force, as it proudly marks the 74th anniversary today (02 Mar 25)....
2025-03-02
