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Naval gun battery honours the nation on Independence Day
The 77th National Independence Day of Sri Lanka, themed around “Let's join the national renaissance” was marked today (04 Feb 25). On the sidelines of the main ceremony, the Sri Lanka Navy honoured the nation, according a 25-Gun Salute onboard Sri Lanka Naval Ship (SLNS) Sayura at 12.00 noon. The ceremonial tradition was executed at the directives of the Commander of the Navy....
2025-02-04
Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO - 365 calls Port of Colombo
The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO - 365 arrived at the Port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today (04 Feb 25). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions....
2025-02-04
PNS ASLAT departs island concluding her formal visit
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ASLAT which arrived in Sri Lanka on a formal visit on 01 Feb 25, departed the island today (04 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-04
Ambassador of Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, H.E. Miyon LEE met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters on 03 Feb 25....
2025-02-04
Archbishop of Colombo blesses Commander of the Navy
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda received blessings from the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal, Most Rev. Dr. Malcolm Ranjith, during a visit to the Archbishop’s House in Colombo. ...
2025-02-03
Commander of the Navy pays obeisance to Mahanayake Thero of Amarapura Maha Nikaya
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda visited Balangoda Sri Dharmananda Viharaya and paid his obeisance to the Mahanayake Thero of Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Ven. Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthi Maha Nayaka Thero on 01 Feb 25....
2025-02-03
Navy to accord a 25-Gun Salute to the nation on Independence Day
On the sidelines of the 77th Independence Day celebrations, the Sri Lanka Navy is scheduled to honour the nation with a 25-Gun Salute onboard SLNS Sayura, off the Galle Face at 12.00 noon on 04 Feb 25. ...
2025-02-03
Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya assumes duties as Commander Southern Naval Area
Rear Admiral Kosala Warnakulasooriya who was newly appointed as Commander Southern Naval Area, assumed duties at the Command Headquarters today (03 Feb 25). ...
2025-02-03
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 10 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea area south of Mannar in the dark hours of 02 Feb 25....
2025-02-03
Navy women shine at Sunquick National Beach Volleyball Championship 2025
The Navy women's A and B teams dominated the Sunquick National Beach Volleyball Championship, securing the championship and runner-up titles. The tournament was held at Browns Beach, Negombo, from 31 Jan to 02 Feb 25....
2025-02-02
A suspect arrested with 101 unauthorized fishing nets in Kanthale
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the arrest of a suspect with 101 unauthorized fishing nets, made ready for sale, in the township of Kanthale on 01 Feb 25....
2025-02-02
BNS SOMUDRA JOY departs islands
The Bangladesh Naval Ship BNS SOMUDRA JOY which arrived in Sri Lanka on 31 Jan 25 on a formal visit, departed the island today (02 Feb). The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions....
2025-02-02
496kg of ginger and 515 pairs of slippers attempted to be smuggled seized in Norochcholei
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Alankuda sea area of Norochcholei on 01 Feb 25 led to the seizure of about 496kg of dried ginger and 515 pairs of shoes, attempted to be smuggled into the island. The operation also resulted in the apprehension of 02 suspects along with a dinghy....
2025-02-02
Navy thwarts smuggling racket; over 1670kg of Kendu leaves seized
The Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 1670kg and 500g of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy, during a search operation conducted off Kepumgoda, Negombo on 01 Jan 25. ...
2025-02-02
Navy wins big at Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta
The Sri Lanka Navy sailing team made impressive performances at the Dr. Nihal Jinasena Memorial Cup Sailing Regatta which was held in the alluring waters of Kapparathota, Mirissa on 01 Feb 25....
2025-02-01
