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Navy facilitates Katina Pinkama ceremony at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, on the island of Nainativu in Jaffna, was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 10 and 11 Oct 25....
2025-10-12
Navy seizes 05 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
During operations conducted on 08 and wee hours of 09 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized 05 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 47 Indian fishermen, while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar and off the Delft Island, Jaffna. ...
2025-10-09
Artistic best of ‘Sayurusara’ magazine recognized
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, presented cash prize to the winners of the creative competitions associated with the 49th edition of the ‘Sayurusara’ magazine, at the Navy Headquarters on 08 Oct 25. The competition recognized the creative talents of naval personnel and their family members in poetry, painting, and photography....
2025-10-08
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 03 Oct 25 at Valaichenai Fisheries Harbour....
2025-10-08
The Deputy Minister of Defence Addresses the Senior Officers of the Sri Lanka Navy
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Navy Headquarters in Colombo yesterday (07 October)....
2025-10-08
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya bird smuggling bust
During a search operation conducted in the lagoon vicinity of Kimbulbokka in Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a smuggling racket involving 150 pet birds and apprehended 02 suspects and a dinghy employed for this illegal act....
2025-10-08
Navy nabs 02 suspects with smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a consignment of approximately 643kg of Kendu leaves, a cab and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the town area of Kalpitiya on 07 Oct 25....
2025-10-08
Northwestern Naval Command takes lead in strengthening inter-agency partnership for coastal security and fisheries governance
A meeting to address challenges related to maritime security and fisheries management along the Northwestern coastal belt was convened at the Northwestern Naval Command on 02 Oct 25, under the patronage of the Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz. ...
2025-10-08
Navy-led forum charts course for stronger joint effort in maritime and coastal issues
A special meeting aimed at exploring collaborative solutions to existing challenges concerning maritime and coastal issues in the Eastern Province was held on 02 Oct 25 at the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee. The meeting was convened under the patronage of the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera with the participation of heads of government agencies operating in the province....
2025-10-08
Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe honoured in farewell salute
The Sri Lanka Navy today (07 Oct 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Rajapriya Serasinghe as he relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-10-07
Navy foils smuggling attempt at Keeri beach, Mannar
During a search operation carried out in the early hours of 06 Oct 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a suspect along with a dinghy and a consignment of 56,870 prescription drugs (capsules and tablets), spices and cosmetics being smuggled, in the Keeri beach area, Mannar....
2025-10-06
Navy’s 75th anniversary events get underway with health clinic organized by Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine in Pesalai
The Sri Lanka Navy has commenced a series of commemorative events to celebrate its 75th anniversary, which falls on 09 Dec 25. The series of programmes commenced with a mobile medical and dental clinic organized by the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) in collaboration with the Navy’s Medical and Dental Directorates in Pesalai, Mannar today (05 Oct 25). ...
2025-10-05
USS FITZGERALD departs island
USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) of the United States Navy which arrived in Colombo for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 04 Oct 25 and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-10-05
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes command as Commandant VNF
Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara, newly appointed as the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties of the appointment on 03 Oct 25 at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters, Welisara....
2025-10-04
Navy enters into agreement to facilitate Onboard Security Teams
The Sri Lanka Navy entered into an agreement with a local representative of two (02) foreign Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSCs), at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo on 03 Oct 25. The agreement enables the storage and transportation of firearms, ammunition and related equipment under Navy supervision and protection, with logistical support provided by the respective local representatives....
2025-10-04
