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Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today (24 Jan 25)....
2025-01-24
Navy steps up flood relief operations in affected areas
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 04 relief teams as of today (24 Jan 25), to the flood-stricken areas of Padaviya, Buddhangala and Aluthparagama of Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district and Lahugala area of the Ampara district. These teams are actively engaged in relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2025-01-24
Navy renders assistance to clean paddy warehouses under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
The Sri Lanka Navy commenced a programme on 23 Jan 25, extending its helping hand to clean government paddy warehouses in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts, to ensure safe storage for the Maha season harvest. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”...
2025-01-24
Navy continues flood relief operations in Mahakanadarawa
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams in Padaviya, Buddangala and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in flood relief operations in Buddhangala and Aluthparagama, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2025-01-23
Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike assumes duties as Director General Engineering
Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike assumed duties as Director General Engineering at the Navy Headquarters today (23 Jan 25). ...
2025-01-23
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Rajapakse
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23 Jan 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Rajapakse who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-01-23
Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (22 Jan 25)....
2025-01-22
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo, Captain M Anand called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (22nd January 2025)....
2025-01-22
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka visits Eastern Naval Command
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Akio Isomata visited the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee and met with the acting Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Indika De Silva on 20th January 2025....
2025-01-22
RO plant at Bomaluwa Viharaya, Anuradhapura declared open for community use
The 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 Bomaluwa Viharaya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura today (21st January 2025). The facility was inaugurated by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara and Human Resources Director of Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd., Ms. Senarath. Members of Venerable Maha Sangha including Atamasthanadipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of “Nuwara Kalaviya,” Most Venerable Pallegama Sirisumana Rathanapala Hemarathana Nayake Thero invoked bless...
2025-01-21
Navy apprehends 02 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumbers in Venpuravinagar, Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy on 20th January 2025 apprehended 02 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumbers in the coastal vicinity of Venpuravinagar, Jaffna, without valid license. The search operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy and 130 sea cucumbers....
2025-01-21
Two suspects with 1289kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Keeramundalama, Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach and sea areas of Keeramundalama in Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 20th January 2025 led to the seizure of 1289kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects as well as a dinghy, 02 traditional boats and 02 tractors used for this racket....
2025-01-21
Four suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 43 million held in Mandaitivu and Pallekuda
Search operations conducted by the Navy off the Mandaitivu Island and in the Pallekuda beach vicinity in Pooneryn, Jaffa with the assistance of Police led to the apprehension of 04 suspects with over 108kg of Kerala cannabis and a dinghy on 20th January 2025. ...
2025-01-21
Sri Lanka Navy Adventure Team completes another challenging expedition
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Adventure and Nature Sports Team recently (from 16th to 18th January 2025) concluded a successful adventure and camping expedition, traversing some of the most challenging and picturesque terrains in Kalupahana. The journey covered key landmarks, including Bambarakanda, Weli Wanguwa, and the iconic Devil’s Staircase to Ohiya, showcasing both the team's resilience and the breath-taking natural beauty of the region. ...
2025-01-20
Navy golfer Chalitha Pushpika finishes 5th in Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship
The Sir Lanka Navy’s Ordinary Seaman Chalitha Pushpika clinched top 5 finish in the 38th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, held from 09th to 12th January 2025 at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, Bangladesh....
2025-01-20
