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Navy apprehends 02 suspects with over 50kg of hashish in Mannar seas
In a continued effort under the national mission “Nation United”, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted an operation in the Mannar south sea area today (14 Feb 26), leading to the apprehension of two (02) suspects and the seizure of a dinghy (01) carrying two (02) sacks, suspected to be narcotics....
2026-02-14
Three hundred and sixty-three (363) recruits pass out with pride in Boossa
Marking the culmination of their basic training, 305 recruits of the Regular and 58 recruits of the Volunteer Naval Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, marched out with pride in a vibrant passing out parade held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 13 Feb 26....
2026-02-14
Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” departs island
The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” which arrived in Sri Lanka for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 12 Feb 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship. ...
2026-02-13
Sri Lanka Navy earns USD 598,250 in foreign exchange through facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations in 4 months
The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare. A press briefing regarding these operations was held today, (11 Feb 26), at the Department of Government Information, headed by the Navy’s Director General Operations....
2026-02-12
Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrives at Port of Colombo
The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrived at the Port of Colombo on a logistics replenishment visit today (10 Feb 26). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions. ...
2026-02-10
Navy takes hold of over 300kg of Kendu leaves from Marawila seas
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of over 300kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves during a search operation in the sea area off Marawila on 07 Feb 26....
2026-02-10
Naval Social Responsibility drives vital blood donation
In commemoration of the 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy organized blood donation campaigns at Base Hospital Pulmudai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa Teaching Hospital on 02 and 05 Feb 26....
2026-02-09
Local fishermen equipped with essential life-saving techniques and health awareness
Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy organized an essential life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee on 02 Feb 26....
2026-02-08
INS GHARIAL departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) GHARIAL which made a port call in Colombo, departed the island on 06 Feb 26. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions. ...
2026-02-08
Naval personnel contribute to public space restoration across Northern Province
In commemoration of the nation’s 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to environmental stewardship and community partnership through beautification and restoration efforts across the Northern Province on 04 Feb 26....
2026-02-07
Navy nabs 07 suspects for illegal harvesting of sea cucumbers
During a search operation in the sea area north of Iranativu, Kilinochchi in the dark hours of 05 Feb 26, the Navy apprehended 07 persons with 355 illegally harvested sea cucumbers, 02 dinghies and diving equipment. ...
2026-02-07
Sri Lanka Navy drives infrastructure development for annual Kachchativu feast
The annual feast of St. Antony's Shrine on the Kachchativu Island in the Jaffna Peninsula is set to take place on 27 and 28 Feb 26 on a high note. In the backdrop where the District Secretary of Jaffna has made necessary arrangements for the event, the Sri Lanka Navy is currently working in full swing to establish infrastructure and facilities for the convenience of devotees....
2026-02-06
Italian Defence Attaché to Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Attaché to the Embassy of Italy in New Delhi, with accreditation to Sri Lanka, Captain (Navy) Armando Paolo Simi called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 05 Feb 26....
2026-02-06
Coordinated operation nets 02 suspects and big haul of pharmaceuticals in Wattala
In a coordinated search operation conducted in the Wattala area on 02 Feb 26, the Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 suspects with a significant haul of pharmaceuticals (744,500 capsules) and a lorry (01) used to transfer those items. ...
2026-02-06
Navy Wushu athletes earn top honours at 19th National Wushu Championship
The 19th National Wushu Championship, hosted at the Wathupitiwala Indoor Stadium from 30 Jan to 01 Feb 26, concluded with an exceptional display of performance from Sri Lanka Navy Wushu athletes....
2026-02-06
