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Navy nabs 44 persons for involvement in illegal fishing practices
In an effort to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted a series of coordinated operations across island waters from 16 to 31 May 26.…
INS Airavat makes port call in Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the Port of Colombo for Operational Turnaround on 01 Jun 26. The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy…
Pakistan naval trio arrives at Colombo Port
In a display of naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy formally welcomed the Pakistan Navy Ships ‘PNS Taimur’ and ‘PNS Aslat’, alongside the submarine ‘PNS/M Hangor’,…
Navy spreads sails for cleaner shores in the North
In line with the national initiative ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ and under the theme ‘Beautiful Coastline – An Attractive Tourist Destination,’ the Sri Lanka Navy played a…
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured fisherman for urgent medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on…
Deputy Minister of Defence Inspects the lands used by the North Western and North Central Naval Commands of Sri Lanka Navy
The Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) conducted a field visit to Mannar District, in order to inspect the lands used by North Western…
Revitalized accommodation unveiled for naval personnel in Northern Command
In a significant boost to accommodation for naval personnel, several newly built and modernised facilities at SLNS Uththara in the Northern Naval Command were inaugurated…
Navy Commander reviews operational posture at Naval Dockyard Trincomalee
In a bid to oversee operational readiness, training and welfare, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, undertook a visit to the Naval Dockyard…
Navy Monthly Medal Golf Championship - 2026 finishes with flair
The Welisara Golf Range came alive with sporting spirit as the Navy Golf conducted the 8th edition of the ‘Navy Monthly Medal Golf Championship 2026’…
Naval logisticians step into the spotlight at certificate awarding of Long Logistics Management Course No. 10
The Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee set a grand stage on 23 May 26, for the certificate awarding ceremony…
8th Logistics Conference wraps with invaluable insights
Aiming to upgrade the expertise of naval logistics the 8th 'Logistics Conference - 2026' concluded at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium of the…
Navy Commander recognises veterans at “Anchorage” with honour and warmth
In a solemn and respectful event marking the National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a visit to the…
Navy steps up marine conservation under ocean and coastal sustainability endeavours
As part of its steadfast commitment to preserving the country's marine environment, the Sri Lanka Navy conducted another segment of its hallmark "Green and Blue…
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE" departs following replenishment visit
Italian Navy’s "ITS GIOVANNI DELLE BANDE NERE", which arrived in Colombo (21 May 26) on a replenishment visit, departed the island today (22 May) on completion of…
Deputy Minister of Defence Visits War Heroes at Mihindu Seth Medura
In commemoration of National War Heroes Day, Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) visited the Mihindu Seth Medura in Attidiya on 19 May…
Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force meets with Commander of the Navy
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, the Chief of the Air Staff of Indian Air Force met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at…
Navy’s blood donation offers lifesaving hope to the community
Demonstrating its commitment to community welfare, the Sri Lanka Navy organized a blood donation campaign at the North Central Naval Command Hospital on 19 May 26.
National War Heroes’ Day Commemoration held in dignified splendor under Hon. President’s patronage
The National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony 2026 was held with dignity on 19 May 26, at the War Heroes Memorial in Battaramulla. The solemn event, organized by…
INS Sunayna arrived as IOS Sagar departs island
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayna, under the name of IOS Sagar, arrived in the island embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', departed…
Navy takes hold of assortment of smuggled items during search operation in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a massive haul of items, suspected of being smuggled into the country, during a search operation conducted in the Thalawila beach area…
Navy nets 32 suspects in crackdowns on illegal fishing activities
In a continuous bid to safeguard the nation’s marine resources, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 32 individuals during a series of coordinated operations against illegal…
Navy Martial Artists dominate at Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2026 with a spectacular medal haul
Exhibiting martial arts prowess, the Sri Lanka Navy Taekwondo team clinched a flurry of medals at the "Taekwondo Poomsae Championship 2026." Accordingly, they secured…
Navy hauls 941kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Negombo Lagoon
In a successful strike against smuggling, the Sri Lanka Navy seized a dinghy (01) carrying over 941kg of Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the…
Multinational contingent from 17 nations arrives in Colombo aboard INS Sunayna
Embodying the Indian Navy's endeavour to build 'Bridges of Friendship', Indian Naval Ship Sunayna, as IOS Sagar, arrived at the Port of Colombo on 15 May 26. The…
Embarking on rewarding and honourable career new officer batch receives letters of appointment
Marking a significant milestone in their lives, a group of newly enlisted Direct Entry officers formally received their letters of appointment from the Commander…
Navy’s freshwater gift flows with twin RO units for undergraduates of Jaffna University
Aiming to provide a sustainable solution for clean drinking water, two (02) new Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants set up by the Sri Lanka Navy were declared open on 11…
Training Command sweeps top honours at Inter-Command Athletics Championship 2026
The Sri Lanka Navy Inter-Command Athletics Championship 2026 reached a thrilling conclusion on 08 May 26, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Diyagama,…
Commander of the Navy recognizes humanitarian grit of naval personnel during Cyclone ‘Ditwah’
In a ceremony held on 08 May 26 at the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, recognized the selfless dedication of naval…
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Kalpitiya for smuggling stock of Kendu leaves
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of 622kg of Kendu leaves and apprehended 02 suspects during a search operation conducted in the Alankuda area of Kalpitiya on 10 May…
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore injured fisherman for urgent medical attention
The Sri Lanka Navy demonstrated its commitment to maritime safety and assisted to bring ashore an injured fisherman and rushed him for urgent medical attention on…
Navy seizes 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam raid
In a crackdown on smuggling activities, the Sri Lanka Navy took hold of approx. 618 kg of smuggled Kendu leaves during a search operation conducted in the Periyapadu…
Art of voice mastery and technique workshop for naval officers
Naval officers honed their public speaking abilities during a workshop organized by the Speech Craft Club, held on 02 May 26 at the Southern Naval Command. The session…
INS Sindhukesari departs island
The Indian Navy submarine, INS Sindhukesari, which arrived in Sri Lanka to undertake Operational Turnarounds, departed the island on 06 May 26, on successful completion…
Sri Lanka Navy sharpens edge in asymmetric warfare
Strengthening its role in advanced maritime operations training, the Sri Lanka Navy commenced the 10th Asymmetric Warfare Course (AWC) at the Special Boat Squadron…
Navy Chief unveils operational infrastructure at SLNS Elara
Marking a significant step in operational infrastructure, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda declared open the newly constructed building…
Navy Commander lays out key operational priorities during visit to Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda conducted an official visit to the Northern Naval Command from 01 to 03 May 26. During the visit, the commander…
Sri Lanka & Indian Navy divers swap expertise in ‘IN-SLN DIVEX 2026’
The training partnership between the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy reached a new high-water mark with the successful completion of the joint diving exercise,…
INS Sindhukesari arrives in Colombo
INS Sindhukesari, a submarine serving in the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on 03 May 26 to undertake Operational Turnarounds. The visiting submarine…
Coordinated dragnet nabs 77 for illegal fishing practices
The Sri Lanka Navy, working with the Coast Guard and the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, apprehended 77 individuals for illegal fishing practices…
Silver in the sand: Navy duo shines at Women’s Beach Kabaddi in 6th Asian Beach Games
In a display of skill and determination, the Sri Lanka national women’s team secured the overall runner-up title in Women’s Beach Kabaddi at the 6th Asian Beach…
Navy thwarts major smuggling attempt: over 2000kg of Kendu leaves seized off Chilaw
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of a massive consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves (over 2000kg) during a search operation conducted in the seas off Chilaw on 28 Apr…