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Navy apprehends suspect with 1287kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the Mampuri area, Kalpitiya in the wee hours of 04 Apr 25 led to the apprehension of a suspect (01) attempting to smuggle approximately 1,287 kg of Kendu leaves by a lorry....
2025-04-05
INS Sahyadri arrives at Port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sahyadri arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit 04 Apr 25. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-04-05
JMSDF BUNGO and ETAJIMA depart island
Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) BUNGO and ETAJIMA which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit on 01 Apr 25, departed the island 04 Apr. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ships at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-04-05
Eastern Naval Command emerges champion in Inter Command Cricket Tournament 2025
The final of Navy Inter Command Cricket Tournament 2025 was held at the Navy Cricket Ground in Welisara on 28th March 2025. In the final match, the Eastern Naval Command clinched the championship title, for which 09 teams vied. ...
2025-04-05
NMOC and DIILS delegation meets with Commander of the Navy
A delegation led by Mr. Gabrielle Ivan from U.S. Navy’s Meteorological and Oceanographic Command (NMOC) and Mr. David Lee from U.S. Defence Institute of International Legal Studies (DIILS) met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 02 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-05
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 25. These events honoured the late Chief Incumbent, the Most Venerable Brahmanawaththe Dhammakiththi Tissa Thera, and marked the 64th birthday of the temple’s present Chief Incumbent and Northern Province Chief Sanganayake, the Most Venerable Navadagala Padumakiththi Tissa Thera....
2025-04-05
Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph assumes duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, who was appointed as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, (FOCNF) assumed duties at the office of FOCNF in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (04 Apr 25)....
2025-04-04
JMSDF & SLN unite for a cleaner coast
In a prominent display of cooperation and environmental stewardship, the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) and the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) joined forces for a coastal cleanup initiative at the iconic Galle Face on 03 Apr 25. The event which exhibited the camaraderie of both maritime forces, brought together naval personnel from the visiting JMSDF BUNGO and ETAJIMA as well as the Sri Lanka Navy. ...
2025-04-04
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga
The Sri Lanka Navy on 03 Apr 25 bade farewell to Rear Admiral Thushara Karunatunga who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-04-04
Navy conquers another peak in pursuit of healthy work-life balance
Naval personnel on 28 and 29 Mar 25 embarked on a thrilling expedition to Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak), while fostering health and well-being among personnel within the Navy. The event was attended by a group of 34 staff members of the Directorate of Policy and Planning, under the supervision of its Acting Director....
2025-04-03
KDU Vice Chancellor meets Commander of the Navy
The Vice Chancellor of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 02 Apr 25....
2025-04-03
President of Sri Lanka Naval Association meets with Commander of the Navy
The President of Sri Lanka Naval Association, Rear Admiral Manil Mendis (Retd) met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 02 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-03
Naval personnel donate blood to support life-saving causes
In a commendable display of Naval Social Responsibility, a blood donation drive organized by the Eastern Naval Command was held at the District General Hospital Trincomalee on 01 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-03
Navy collars 02 suspects with 675kg of Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Paramunai, Kalpitiya on the night of 01 Apr 25, led to the interception of a dinghy (01) and apprehension of two (02) suspects, while smuggling about 675kg of Kendu leaves. ...
2025-04-02
Navy’s commitment in social responsibility and empowerment transforms Mawathupola Muslim Maha Vidyalaya, Kandy
Demonstrating its continued commitment to social responsibility and empowerment, the Sri Lanka Navy threw its weight behind to transform the teaching-learning environment and infrastructure development at Mawathupola Muslim Maha Vidyalaya in Kandy from 18 to 29 Mar 25. The initiative was launched as part of the nationwide programme aimed at fostering an educational atmosphere at schools, centered on the theme "A School Full of Happiness.”...
2025-04-02
