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USS Santa Barbara departs island
The United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) which arrived in Colombo, departed the island today and the Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-08-21
Navy nabs 12 individuals in crackdown on illegal fishing practices
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 10 to 19 Aug 25, twelve (12) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 03 dinghies in multiple locations across the island....
2025-08-21
Navy nets more than 833kg of Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a stock of Kendu leaves weighing over 833kg, along with 02 dinghies and 02 suspects, during search operations conducted in the Negombo Lagoon on 08 and 15 Aug 25....
2025-08-21
A spectacle of sails: Officer Under Trainees test mettle in Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta
The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 commenced with much vibrancy at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee on 20 August, marking the fifth edition of the prestigious tournament....
2025-08-21
Naval vigilance foils illegal haul of agrochemicals
Strengthened naval security and intelligence led to the apprehension of a suspect whilst transporting a stock of smuggled agrochemicals in the Ethathalai area, Puttalam, on the night of 19 Aug 25....
2025-08-20
SLINEX-25 concludes, both navies sharpened operational preparedness
The 12th edition of the Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) drew to a successful close on 18 Aug 25 in the western seas off Colombo....
2025-08-19
Lieutenant Arachchige Nishshanka shines in international Taekwondo arena
Lieutenant Arachchige Nishshanka of the Sri Lanka Navy brought honour to the nation by winning two gold medals in Taekwondo at an international championship held in South Korea. ...
2025-08-18
Rajanganaya sluice gate back in operation with Navy assistance
The Sri Lanka Navy extended vital diving assistance on 15 and 16 Aug 25 to restore the inoperative sluice gate of the Rajanganaya Reservoir in Anuradhapura....
2025-08-18
Sri Lanka & India flex naval muscle in sea phase of SLINEX-25
The sea phase of the twelfth edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) commenced today (17 Aug 25), in western waters off Colombo. ...
2025-08-17
USS Santa Barbara arrives in Colombo
United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) arrived at the port of Colombo on a replacement purpose on 16 Aug 25. The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-08-16
SLINEX-25 sets sail in Colombo
The Sri Lanka–India Naval Exercise 2025 (SLINEX-25), a bilateral naval exercise between Sri Lanka and India, was officially launched today (14 August 25) aboard the Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Vijayabahu at Colombo Port, presided over by the Deputy Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey along with the attendance of the Director General Operations, Rear Admiral Buddhika Liyanagamage....
2025-08-14
Duo of Indian Naval Ships arrive in Colombo to participate in bilateral naval exercise SLINEX – 25
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jyoti and INS Rana arrived at the Port of Colombo today (14 Aug 25) to take part in the 12th edition of the Sri Lanka-India Naval Exercise (SLINEX – 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting vessels in keeping with maritime traditions....
2025-08-14
Water woes of communities eased with Navy’s RO plant in Olukaranda, Anuradhapura
In a significant step towards addressing safe drinking water scarcity of communities, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, set up by the Sri Lanka Navy, was declared open in the village of Olukaranda, Kekirawa, Anuradhapura on 13 Aug 25. ...
2025-08-14
Rear Admiral Nimal Ranasinghe assumes command of Southeastern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Nimal Ranasinghe officially assumed duties as Commander Southeastern Naval Area in a formal ceremony held at the Command Headquarters in Panama on 13 Aug 25....
2025-08-14
Incoming and outgoing Defence Advisers to British High Commission call on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Advisers to the British High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Darren Woods and his successor Colonel Keith Miles called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 13 Aug 25. The visit served both as a farewell for the outgoing Defence Adviser and an introduction for the incoming official....
2025-08-14
