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Sri Lanka and UK elevate hydrographic cooperation
In a major step forward for Sri Lanka's efforts to boost its hydrographic capabilities, the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) inked a historic bilateral arrangement today (14 Feb 25). The event took place at the Ministry of Defence, underscoring the commitment to strengthen collaboration in hydrography. The partnership will focus on knowledge sharing, capacity development, technical cooperation, and generating revenue by marketing Sri Lanka’s hydrographic products globally....
2025-02-14
National Hydrographer for the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office calls on Commander of the Navy
The National Hydrographer for the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), Rear Admiral Angus Essenhigh paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda today (14 Feb 25) at the Navy Headquarters. ...
2025-02-14
Rear Admiral HNS Perera assumes command as Commandant VNF
Rear Admiral HNS Perera, who was newly appointed as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties of the appointment today (13 Feb 25) at the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Headquarters, Welisara....
2025-02-13
Five (05) individuals apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
The Navy apprehended 05 persons for their involvement in illegal fishing practices, during separate operations conducted in the sea area of Muddalampiddi in Kilinochchi and Nandikadal lagoon in Mullaitivu from 03 to 12 Feb 25. The individuals engaged in illegal night diving and fishing with unauthorized nets when the apprehensions were made. The operations also resulted in the seizure of 04 fishing boats and 250 unauthorized fishing nets used for these illegal acts. ...
2025-02-13
Sri Lanka Navy boosts sports shooting with refurbished rifles
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) played a key role in reviving sports shooting by refurbishing 34 decommissioned 84S semi-automatic rifles for the National Rifle Association of Sri Lanka (NRASL). The refurbished rifles were distributed among registered shooting clubs at the Panaluwa Firing Range on 08 Feb 25. ...
2025-02-13
Navy nabs 03 suspects with approx. 1158kg of smuggled dried ginger
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Daluwa area in Puttalam on 11 Feb 25 led to the seizure of a cab which was transferring about 1158kg and 60g of smuggled dried ginger and 45kg of dried fish. The search also resulted in the apprehension of 03 suspects in connection to the illegal act. ...
2025-02-12
Three hundred and sixty-seven (367) recruits of 256th intake of Regular and Volunteer Naval Forces pass out in Boossa
After completion of their basic training, 219 recruits of Regular and 148 recruits of Volunteer Naval Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, belonging to the 256th intake, passed out in a colourful ceremony held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 11 Feb 25....
2025-02-12
Commander of the Navy calls on Minister of Justice and National Integration
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a formal courtesy call on the Minister of Justice and National Integration, Hon. Harshana Nanayakkara, Attorney at Law on 11 Feb 25 at the Ministry of Justice. ...
2025-02-11
Delegation from Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College visits Navy Headquarters
A delegation from Rwanda Defence Force Command and Staff College, currently in Sri Lanka on their international study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (11 Feb 25). During the visit, the head of delegation Colonel Lausanne Nsengimana Ingabire along with a group of senior officers called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-02-11
Deputy Minister of Defence embarks on visit to Navy Headquarters
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) on 10 Feb 25 made his inaugural visit to the Navy Headquarters. Upon arrival, he was accorded a traditional Guard of Honour, reflecting the Navy's deep-rooted customs and warmly received by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda....
2025-02-10
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva assumes duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet
Rear Admiral Indika De Silva assumed duties as Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet (FOCNF) at his office in the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee today (10 Feb 25). ...
2025-02-10
Navy assists stranded trawler adrift at sea
The Sri Lanka Navy assisted to bring a stranded trawler with a foreign tourist couple back to shore safely, on the night of 09 Feb 25. The trawler had been adrift at sea between Delft Island and Kurikadduwan due to an operational failure, without fuel. ...
2025-02-10
Navy joins forces to keep beaches clean under “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative
As part of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, the government initiated a national beach cleaning programme for creating beautiful beaches under the theme “A Beautiful Beach - An Attractive Tourist Destination”. In alignment with this effort, the Sri Lanka Navy extended its all-out support to the coastal cleanup programmes launched today (09 Feb 25) in the Western and Southern Provinces....
2025-02-09
Two suspects with Methamphetamine and illegal fags arrested in Medawachchiya
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy with Anti-Corruption Unit and Police STF resulted in the arrest of 02 suspects with about 03g and 370mg of Methamphetamine (Ice) and 400 illegal cigarettes in Medawachchiya on 08 Feb 25....
2025-02-09
Navy seizes 02 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area north of Mannar in the dark hours of 08 Feb 25....
2025-02-09
