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Navy wins big at Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta
The Sri Lanka Navy sailing team made impressive performances at the Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta which was held in the alluring waters of Kapparathota, Mirissa on 01 Feb 25....
2025-02-01
Navy installs medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant for Dialysis Unit at Anamaduwa Base Hospital
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, designed for the Dialysis Unit at Anamaduwa Base Hospital, was declared open on 01 Feb 25. The project was set in motion following the initiatives of the Ministry of Health. ...
2025-02-01
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO – 357 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO – 357 which arrived in Sri Lanka on 31 Jan 25 for replenishment, departed the island today (01 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-01
PNS ASLAT arrives at Port of Colombo
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ASLAT arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (01 Feb 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-02-01
A suspect held with Kerala cannabis in Navadankulama
The Sri Lanka Navy and Madurankuliya Police nabbed a suspect (1) with about 1kg and 585g of Kerala cannabis, during a coordinated operation conducted in Navadankulama, Baththuluoya on 31 Jan 25. The operation also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used to peddle narcotic substance....
2025-02-01
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of Maldives calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives in Colombo, Colonel Hassan Amir called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (31 Jan 25). ...
2025-01-31
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO - 357 arrives in Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BUNG TOMO - 357 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (31 Jan 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-01-31
BNS SOMUDRA JOY arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Bangladesh Naval Ship (BNS) SOMUDRA JOY arrived at the Port of Colombo on an official visit today (31 Jan 25). Upon her arrival, the ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions. ...
2025-01-31
Navy assists Ports Authority fire brigade to extinguish sudden container fire at Bandaranaike Quay, Colombo Port
The fire brigade of the Ports Authority, Colombo sprang into action to extinguish a fire that erupted unexpectedly in a container at the terminal of Bandaranaike Quay IV (BQ IV) in the Port of Colombo on the night of 30 Jan 25. A Sri Lanka Navy's firefighting team from the Western Naval Command also rendered assistance in these efforts. ...
2025-01-31
SLNS Vijayabahu departs for Pakistan to participate in AMAN-2025
SLNS Vijayabahu set sail today (30 Jan 25 ) from the Port of Colombo to Karachi, Pakistan, to join the multinational naval exercise ‘AMAN-2025,’ hosted by the Pakistan Navy. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs....
2025-01-30
Navy lends hand to clean 28 government paddy warehouses under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
The Sri Lanka Navy is extending its helping hand to clean and repair government paddy warehouses, to ensure safe storage for the Maha season harvest. This initiative is being carried out in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.” As part of this programme, the Navy has rendered assistance to clean and repair 28 paddy warehouses, as of 29 Jan 25. ...
2025-01-29
Navy installs medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant at ICU of National Hospital, Colombo
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant designed for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at National Hospital, Colombo was declared open on 29 Jan 25. Going by the initiatives of the Ministry of Health, the RO plant was built utilizing funds made possible by Sanken Overseas (Pvt) Ltd. ...
2025-01-29
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes duties as Commander Eastern Naval Area
The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe, who was newly appointed as Commander Eastern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters in Trincomalee today (29 Jan 25). ...
2025-01-29
Mangrove planting project takes root in Talaimannar under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
The Navy launched a mangrove planting project in the beach front of Naval Detachment Urumalai, Talaimannar on 28 Jan 25. This initiative was carried out as part of the 25th anniversary of the Provost and Regulating branch of the Sri Lanka Navy, in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”...
2025-01-28
A suspect apprehended with 3492 conch shells in Talaimannar
A coordinated operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and Air Force led to the apprehension of a suspect with 3492 conch shells, made ready for sale, in the Pesalai area, Talaimannar on 27 Jan 25. ...
2025-01-28
