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RO plant at Halmillawewa in Panduwasnuwara declared open for community use
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit was declared open at the village of Halmillawewa in Panduwasnuwara, Kurunegala on 21 Feb 25. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of the Research and Development Unit, marked the 1081st unit delivered under the NSR Project....
2025-02-22
Sixteen (16) Direct Entry officers receive letters of appointment from Commander of the Navy
The Commander of the Navy, handed over letters of appointment to 16 officers, enlisted to the Sri Lanka Navy under 2024/03 Direct Entry scheme, at the Navy Headquarters today (21 Feb 25)....
2025-02-21
Navy nabs 07 suspects with narcotics in special search operations in past two weeks
Separate operations conducted by the Navy with the assistance of Police and Police STF from 03 to 19 Feb 25 in Silawathura, Wilpattu, Cod Bay in Trincomalee as well as Kimbula Ela and Kovil Road in Modara led to the arrest of 07 suspects with an assortment of narcotic substances. Among the apprehended items were; 20g of Kerala cannabis, 1050mg of ‘Mawa’ drug, and 26g and 376mg of methamphetamine (Ice). ...
2025-02-21
Seventeen (17) individuals apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 17 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the beach and sea areas of Kokkadi, Nandikadal, Mullaitivu, Anawasala, Sinnapadu and Kadeikadu from 03 to 19 Feb 25. The individuals had engaged in fishing using explosives, fishing with unauthorized nets sans valid license and illegal night diving, when the apprehensions were made. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 12 fishing boats, 01 motorbike, 156 unauthorized fishing nets, 184 sea cucumbers and 22 conch shells. ...
2025-02-21
Inter - Command Badminton Championship – 2025 concludes in Welisara
The Inter-Command Badminton Championship - 2025 was held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex in Welisara from 10th to 15th February 2025. The Western Naval Command emerged victorious in the men's category, while the Training Command claimed the women's championship. The finals of the tournament were graced by Director General Budget and Finance, Rear Admiral Manjula Dissanayake....
2025-02-21
Navy joins forces for infrastructure overhaul at schools under “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative
As part of the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative, a project aimed at improving infrastructure in 1,000 schools kicked off today (20 Feb 25) at Ananda Central College, Modara in Colombo. This initial stage of the project will focus on renovating 200 selected schools. The event was also attended by the Commander of the Navy. ...
2025-02-20
Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar and off the Delft Island in the dark hours of 19 Feb 25....
2025-02-20
Delegation from 54th Pakistan Navy Staff Course visits Navy Headquarters
A delegation from 54th Pakistan Navy Staff Course of Pakistan Navy War College, currently in Sri Lanka on their foreign study tour from 18 to 23 Feb, visited the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (19 Feb 25). During the visit, the head of delegation Commodore Ahsen Ali Khan along with a group of senior officers called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-02-19
U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka meets Commander of the Navy
The U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Julie Chung met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (19 Feb 25). ...
2025-02-19
CISM Day Run 2025 kicks off in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
The International Military Sport Council (CISM) Day Run was flagged off under the patronage of the Commander of the Army and President of the Defence Services Sports Board, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte today (18 Feb 25). The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda and the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe also participated in the event, joining military personnel and sports enthusiasts....
2025-02-18
Australia delivers Shallow Water Multi-Beam Echo Sounder to strengthen Sri Lanka’s hydrographic capabilities
Giving a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s hydrographic capabilities, the government of Australia handed over a state-of-the-art Shallow Water Multi-Beam Echo Sounder to the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS) during a ceremony held at SLNS Rangalla today (18 Feb 25). The formal ceremony was held under the auspices of the High Commissioner of Australia to Sri Lanka, His Excellency Paul Stephens and the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, marking new chapter in the discipline of hydrography. ...
2025-02-18
SLNS Vijayabahu returns after taking part in AMAN – 2025
Sri Lanka Navy Ship (SLNS) Vijayabahu which took part in the multinational naval exercise AMAN – 2025, hosted for the ninth time by Pakistan Navy, arrived the island on successful completion of the exercise today (17 Feb 25). Upon her arrival, the Navy welcomed the ship in compliance with naval traditions at the Port of Colombo....
2025-02-17
Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Israel in New Delhi, India and accredited to Sri Lanka, Colonel Avihay Zafrany called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (17 Feb 25)....
2025-02-17
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO - 357 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO - 357 which arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit on 16 Feb 25, departed the island today (17 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions. ...
2025-02-17
Navy takes hold of over 140kg of Kerala cannabis worth more than Rs. 56 million in northern waters
The Navy retrieved about 140kg and 40g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis adrift in the sea, during a search operation conducted off the Kalmunai Point, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (17 Feb 25). ...
2025-02-17
