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Nainativu Hospital upgraded with Navy-constructed OPD facility
The newly constructed Outpatient Department (OPD) building Regional Hospital in Nainathivu island Jaffna was officially opened to the public on 12 Jul 25, under the patronage of Hon. (Dr.) Nalinda Jayatissa, Minister of Health and Mass Media. The project was funded by the German Red Cross, with technical and industrial expertise made possible by the Sri Lankan Navy....
2025-07-14
Navy’s rapid response brought passengers aboard Perl Link safely to shore
Sri Lanka Navy promptly responded to a maritime distress of the passenger craft Perl Link, capsized at sea on 12 Jul 25, while carrying a group of local tourists from Delft Island to Kurikadduwan Jetty. Responding rapidly to the developments, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to evacuate all twelve (12) tourists and two (02) crew members on board and brought them ashore unharmed....
2025-07-14
Navy takes hold of a large consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves in Puttalam
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Akkarayanativu area, Puttalam on 12 Jul 25 led to the seizure of Kendu leaves weighing approx. 1330kg and 300g, suspected to be smuggled in....
2025-07-14
Navy seizes an Indian fishing boat poaching in northern waters
During a special search operation conducted in the wee hours of 13 Jul 25, the Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing boat (01) and apprehended 07 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, off the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2025-07-14
Navy rolls out dengue prevention programmes at schools in North Central and Eastern Provinces
In a proactive move to combat the spread of dengue fever, the Sri Lanka Navy rolled out extensive dengue prevention programmes in 05 schools in the North Central Province and 06 schools in the Eastern Province on 09 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-13
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 15 million seized in northern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy off the Eluvativu Island in Jaffna on 12 Jul 25 resulted in the seizure of about 38kg and 700g of Kerala cannabis....
2025-07-13
Navy apprehends 04 suspects with smuggled spices, medicine and cosmetic products in Devils Point
During a search operation conducted in the beach vicinity of Devils Point, Kilinochchi on 11 Jul 25, the Navy took hold of a stock of spices, medicine and cosmetic products which have been made ready for distribution. The operation also led to the apprehension of 04 suspects and 02 cabs. ...
2025-07-12
Navy Commander pays official visit to Air Force Headquarters
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a formal visit to the Air Force Headquarters today (09 Jul 25) and met with the Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe. ...
2025-07-09
Navy makes sportspersons aware on sports doping
The Sri Lanka Navy organized a special awareness programme on anti-doping measures for its sportspersons, instructors and coaches. The event, held on 01 Jul 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, was conducted in collaboration with experts from the Sri Lanka Anti-Doping Agency and the Clean Sports Educator Nutrition Unit....
2025-07-09
Commander of the Army pays official visit to Navy Headquarters
Making an official visit to the Navy Headquarters, the Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Lasantha Rodrigo met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda today (08 Jul 25). ...
2025-07-08
Navy brings clean water to Mihintale: New RO plant inaugurated at Sri Saddharmawansha Vivekashramana Viharaya
Marking a significant step towards providing clean drinking water access, a new RO plant set up by the Sri Lanka Navy was declared open at Sri Saddharmawansha Vivekashramana Viharaya in Mihintale on 07 Jul 25. ...
2025-07-08
Navy seizes over 485kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Talaimannar
A search operation conducted by the Navy on 29 Jun 25 led to the seizure of a dinghy with a consignment of smuggled Kendu leaves exceeding 485kg, at the Old Pier beach area in Talaimannar. ...
2025-07-07
Navy seizes smuggled pesticides and seeds in Puttalam and Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy seized a significant haul of smuggled pesticide materials and seeds during operations conducted in Puttalam and Kalpitiya from 20 to 30 Jun 25. The separate operations also resulted in the seizure of 02 dinghies and a lorry. ...
2025-07-07
Thirty-one (31) persons apprehended for engaging in illegal fishing
In separate search operations conducted by the Navy from 20 to 30 Jun 25, thirty-one (31) individuals involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended in multiple locations in Trincomalee. The operations also made way for the seizure of 06 dinghies employed for these illegal practices....
2025-07-07
Water woes of village communities in Anuradhapura eased as Navy installs 3 RO plants
Taking a major stride in addressing the need for safe drinking water, three (03) Reverse Osmosis (RO) plants established by the Navy were declared open at Katarampura Vidyalaya in Dutuwewa, Ulpathwea Monastery and Jamiul Milfar Jumma Masjid Mosque in Horowpothana in Anuradhapura on 05 Jul 25....
2025-07-07
