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Western Command men, North Central women claim top honours at Inter-Command Squash Championship
The Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee became the centre of intense sporting action from 02 to 05 Sep 25, hosting the Navy Inter-Command Squash Championship. The competition showcased exceptional talent and competitive spirit from across Naval Commands....
2025-09-08
Navy rider secures podium finish at “Gajaba Supercross 2025”
A Navy rider speeded off to a podium glory at “Gajaba Supercross 2025”, organized by Sri Lanka Auto Sports Drivers Association. The event was held at the Gajaba Racing Track in Saliyapura on 31 Aug 25....
2025-09-08
Six months of grit and skill: RABS Course-29 concludes with insignia pinning by Navy Commander
A ceremonial insignia pinning was held on 06 Sep 25 at the Rapid Action Boat Squadron (RABS) Headquarters in Gangewadiya, Puttalam, to recognize 3 officers and 34 sailors upon their successful completion of the six-month RABS Qualifying Course-29. At the invitation of the Commanding Officer RABS, Captain Sudesh Chinthaka and Commander Northwestern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Varuna Ferdinandusz, the ceremony was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda. ...
2025-09-07
Child pulled to safety in Verugal river rescue
In a swift and decisive action, a Sri Lanka Navy lifesaving team averted a tragedy by rescuing a seven-year-old girl from drowning in the Verugal Aru, Trincomalee on 05 Sep 2025....
2025-09-06
Swift Navy response saves critically ill fisherman at sea
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully evacuated a critically ill fisherman from a local fishing trawler approximately 95 nautical miles (152 km) south of Galle and rushed him for medical attention, upon being brought ashore this morning (05 Sep 25). ...
2025-09-05
Western Naval Command aces Inter-Command Tennis Championship 2025
The Western Naval Command emerged champion of the ‘Inter-Command Tennis Championship - 2025,’ following a week of intense competition at the Naval and Maritime Academy Tennis Court in Trincomalee. The tournament, which ran from 27 Aug to 02 Sep, concluded with the Training Command securing the runner-up position....
2025-09-05
Navy Commander leads the Task Force for drug free country
The Presidential Task Force to Combat the Use of Poisonous and Dangerous Drugs convened at Navy Headquarters on 03 Sep 25, adopting a strategic-level approach to formulate a comprehensive national campaign aimed at eradicating drug menace from the country. The meeting was presided over by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, in his capacity as Chairman of the Task Force....
2025-09-05
Twenty nine (29) persons collared for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 19 to 31 Aug 25, twenty nine (29) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 08 dinghies and a traditional boat (01) in multiple locations across the island....
2025-09-04
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 203 Mn seized in Narivilikkulam, Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Navy with the assistance of the Police in the Narivilikkulam beach area of Mannar on 02 and 03 Sep 25 resulted in the seizure of a massive haul of Kerala cannabis weighing more than 906kg....
2025-09-03
Workshop orientates senior sailors on administrative and welfare matters of naval ratings
A one-day workshop organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, on administrative and welfare matters of naval ratings, was held on 28 Aug 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters, with the Director General Personnel, Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathna presiding over the occasion....
2025-09-03
Indian National Defence College delegation calls on Commander of the Navy
An Indian National Defence College (NDC) delegation currently in Sri Lanka as part of their study tour, called on the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 01 Sep 25. ...
2025-09-02
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 21 Mn in Sambilithurei, Jaffna
During a search operation carried out in the beach vicinity of Sambilithurei in Madagal, Jaffna on 30 Aug 25, the Navy took hold of about 96kg and 500g of Kerala cannabis. ...
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka Navy women’s cricket team clinches championship title in undefeated season
The Sri Lanka Navy women’s cricket team has secured a resounding victory, claiming the championship title in the Sri Lanka Cricket Domestic Major League Women’s Limited Overs Tournament 2025 without a single defeat. The tournament, organized by Sri Lanka Cricket and featuring ten of the island's premier sports clubs, ran from 30 Jul to 17 Aug 25....
2025-09-02
President Undertakes Inspection Visit to Katchatheevu Island
Following his participation today (01) in a series of inauguration and development programmes in Jaffna, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake undertook an inspection visit to Katchatheevu Island....
2025-09-02
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 departs island
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI BRAWIJAYA-320 which called at the Port of Colombo, concluded her stay in Sri Lanka and departed the island on 31 Aug 25. In keeping with time- honoured naval traditions, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing vessel at the Port of Colombo....
2025-09-01
