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Navy seizes 01 Indian fishing boat poaching in island waters, south of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar on the night of 06 Mar 25....
2025-03-07
Navy cyclist Leading Seaman Prasanga wins 1st leg of Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025
In a thrilling exhibition of stamina, Leading Seaman DAS Prasanga of the Sri Lanka Navy clinched victory in the first leg of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2025, organized for the 26th time by Sri Lanka Air Force in view of its 74th anniversary. From 28 Feb to 02 Mar, the race unfolded across three legs. During the first leg, stretching from Weerawila to Ratnapura, Navy cyclist Prasanga emerged victorious, clinching a win for the Navy. ...
2025-03-06
160,000 smuggled cigarettes and prescription drugs seized in Kalpitiya
The Navy took hold of 160,000 smuggled foreign cigarettes and 22,100 prescription tablets from a dinghy abandoned in the beach area of Ippanthivu, during a search carried out in the evening of 06 Mar 25. ...
2025-03-06
VBSS demonstration held at Dikkowita fisheries harbour
The Special Boat Squadron (SBS) of the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (VBSS) demonstration on 05 Mar 25, at Dikkowita fisheries harbour. The event was aimed at showcasing VBSS capabilities to delegates from the Indian Ocean Rim Academic Group (IORAG) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)....
2025-03-06
INS Kuthar sets sail from Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kuthar which arrived in Sri Lanka on 03 Mar 25 on an official visit, departed the island today (06 Mar). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-03-06
PNS Aslat departs island on successful completion of her visit
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat which arrived in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit on 05 Mar 25, departed the island today (06 Mar). The Sri Lanka Navy honoured the departing ship with a traditional farewell at the Port of Colombo, adhering to established naval traditions....
2025-03-06
Navy’s commitment to community: Morakewa Maha Vidyalaya, Horowpothana gets fresh look
In line with its ongoing dedication to community service, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a clean-up initiative at Morakewa Maha Vidyalaya in Horowpothana on 04 Mar 25. This effort was part of the broader "Clean Sri Lanka" campaign, a nationwide project aimed at revitalizing schools across the country. ...
2025-03-06
Navy donates Yamaha 40 HP OBM cross section to Ocean University - Galle
In a move to bolster educational resources for undergraduates at the Regional Centre Galle of Ocean University, the Sri Lanka Navy donated a Yamaha 40 HP Outboard Motor (OBM) cross section. The handover ceremony, held on 04 Mar 25, was graced by Commander Southern Naval Area....
2025-03-06
Navy conducts flood relief duties in Panama
In response to the flood situation in the Panama area caused by heavy rainfall, the Sri Lanka Navy has been promptly engaged in flood relief operations since 03 Mar 25. These efforts, carried out in collaboration with the Disaster Management Centre, the Army, and the Police, continue uninterrupted to assist affected residents....
2025-03-06
Navy’s RO plant quenches thirst of children at Nakwaththagama Junior School, Kurunegala
In a significant step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water, a Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at Nakwaththagama Junior School, Kurunegala on 04 Mar 25. This initiative, spearheaded by the Sri Lanka Navy's Research and Development Unit, is part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project, funded by Sunshine Foundation for Good and Sunshine Holding PLC. ...
2025-03-05
PNS Aslat arrives at Port of Colombo
The Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Aslat arrived at the Port of Colombo on a goodwill visit this morning (05 Mar 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-03-05
Community efforts shine with Navy-led cleaning programme at Thammanna Velusumana Maha Vidyalaya, Seeppukulama
In continuation of its commitment to community, the Sri Lanka Navy undertook a clean-up programme at Thammanna Velusumana Maha Vidyalaya, Seeppukulama on 03 Mar 25. The programme was conducted as part of the nationwide initiative to renovate schools under the “Clean Sri Lanka” project....
2025-03-05
Navy’s swift action brings relief to devotees visiting spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala
Following the flood emergency with the overflowing of Heda Oya in Ampara, the Sri Lanka Navy joining hands with the Sri Lanka Army, Air Force, Police and other agencies worked in full swing to provide necessary aid and support to devotees visiting a spiritual ceremony at Neelagiri Raja Maha Viharaya, Lahugala. ...
2025-03-05
Woman Leading Seaman J Roshita brings her A-game to the 55th Senior National Carrom Championship - 2025
Showcasing her next-level skills at the 55th Senior National Carrom Championship – 2025, Woman Leading Seaman J Roshita of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged champion in women’s category. The tournament was held from 18 Jan to 02 Mar 25 at Carrom Federation, Colombo....
2025-03-04
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 69 million recovered from Vaththirayan beach vicinity
A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police STF led to the recovery of about 174kg and 126g of Kerala cannabis from the beach vicinity of Vaththirayan in Kilinochchi, Jaffna on 04 Mar 25. ...
2025-03-04
