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SLNS Samudura departs to participate in IMDEX Asia 2025 in Singapore
SLNS Samudura on 27 Apr 25 set sail from the Port of Colombo to Changi, Singapore to join the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX) Asia 2025, Asia Pacific's leading naval and maritime defence event. The vessel was ceremoniously sent off from Colombo, following traditional naval customs....
2025-04-28
Navy rescues 02 persons at risk of drowning after Jet Ski mishap at Lake Gregory
Two individuals enjoying a Jet Ski ride on Lake Gregory, Nuwara Eliya narrowly escaped drowning, after their watercraft capsized, as they were swiftly rescued by the Navy’s Rapid Response Rescue and Relief Unit (4RU). ...
2025-04-26
Chief of Staff of the Navy attends ANZAC Day Commemorative Service
The Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy joined dignitaries, veterans, and service members on 25 Apr 25 in solemn remembrance at the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day Commemorative Service held at the Jawatte Cemetery in Colombo 05....
2025-04-26
Two (02) suspects held with cannabis
Separate operations conducted by the Navy in Kalpitiya and in Padiyathalawa, with the assistance of Police on 23 and 24 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 751g of Kerala cannabis and 01kg and 95g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a three-wheeler....
2025-04-26
Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan departs island
The Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan which arrived in Colombo on a replenishment visit on 22 Apr 25, departed the island on 24 Apr. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-04-26
A suspect nabbed with 600 foreign fags in Trincomalee
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police on 22 Apr 25 at the Anuradhapura Junction of Trincomalee led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of 600 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale....
2025-04-25
Navy ensures security and welfare of devotees attending ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’
Visiting the city of Kandy on 23 Apr 25, the Commander of the Navy inspected security and welfare provisions made available by the Sri Lanka Navy for thousands of devotees attending ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’(Sacred Tooth Relic Exposition)....
2025-04-24
Navy nabs 04 suspects with smuggled goods and pets in Kalpitiya and Puttalam
In separate search operations conducted in Alankuda sea area of Kalpitiya and Thoduwawa in Puttalam on 23 Apr 25, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 suspects along with smuggled spices, clothing, smartphones, electrical appliances and pet birds. The operations also resulted in the seizure of a dinghy and a cab in connection to these illegal acts. ...
2025-04-23
Navy takes hold of a dinghy with smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices in Negombo
The Sri Lanka Navy intercepted an abandoned dinghy loaded with a haul of smuggled agrochemicals, Kendu leaves and spices during a search operation off Negombo on 22 Apr 25. Among the recovered items were; 1156 bottles and 4224 packets of agrochemicals, 67kg and 800g of Kendu leaves and 75kg and 300g of cardamom. ...
2025-04-23
Two (02) suspects held with local cannabis in Lunugamwehera
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and Police in Lunugamwehera, Tissamaharama on the night of 20 Apr 25 led to the arrest of 02 suspects with about 01kg and 800g of local cannabis made ready to sell, and seizure of a motorbike....
2025-04-23
Two (02) suspects collared with 565 foreign fags in Trincomalee
Coordinated search operations conducted by the Navy, Police and Police Special Task Force (STF) on 21 Apr 25 in the Trincomalee Town and Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour led to the arrest of 02 suspects and seizure of 565 foreign cigarettes prepared for sale....
2025-04-23
Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan calls Port of Colombo
The Republic of Korea Navy Ship Kang Gam Chan arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit this morning (22 Apr 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-04-22
Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka meets Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area
The High Commissioner of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Major General Faheem-Ul-Aziz (Retd) met with the Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area at the Command Headquarters, Trincomalee on 21 Apr 25. ...
2025-04-22
North Central Naval Command hosts festive New Year event
A lively Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebration (Bak Maha Ulela) was organized by the North Central Naval Command at the ground of Roman Catholic Vidyalaya in Piregama, Talaimannar on 20 Apr 25, with the Commander North Central Naval Area gracing the occasion as the Chief Guest....
2025-04-22
Navy thwarts gold smuggling attempt seizing approx. 08kg and 960g of gold with 02 suspects in Talaimannar
The Sri Lanka Navy thwarted a gold smuggling attempt in Urumalei, Talaimannar on 21 Apr 25, seizing approximately 08kg and 960g of gold believed to be destined for a foreign country via sea. The search operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects and 01 traditional boat (Theppam) in connection to the incident. ...
2025-04-22
