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Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy meets Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy, arrived in Sri Lanka on a four-day official visit, met with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters in Colombo today (22 Sep 25). ...
2025-09-22
Navy's Electrical Engineering veterans share insights with next generation
In an event that underscored the Sri Lanka Navy's enduring commitment to institutional knowledge and professional development, a special session with the former Director Generals of the Electrical & Electronic Engineering branch was held at the Western Naval Command Wardroom on 17 Sep 25....
2025-09-21
Navy raises awareness among Negombo fishing community on curbing drug trafficking and illegal fishing
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted an awareness programme for the fishing community in Negombo on 19 Sep 25 at SLNS Kelani, Uswetakeiyawa. The programme focused on combating drug trafficking and illegal fishing, while also addressing the challenges faced by fishermen engaged in lawful practices....
2025-09-21
Navy's coastal vigilance thwarts smuggling bid
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended a stock of smuggled items during a search operation conducted in the Pandaraveli coastal area of Silawathura on 18 Sep 25. The operation led to the seizure of approximately 1,197kg of Kendu leaves, 1,765 bars of soap, a dinghy, and the arrest of a suspect in connection with the incident....
2025-09-21
Navy enhances financial prudence through awareness programme
An awareness programme on the Procurement Guidelines 2024 and the Bid Evaluation process was held on 17 Sep 25 at the Admiral Somathilaka Dissanayake Auditorium, Navy Headquarters. Organized with the objective of enhancing the professional competence of naval personnel the programme was enriched by the expertise of Mr. GSK Samaratunga, Chief Accountant, Finance Division of the Presidential Secretariat....
2025-09-21
MCPO PRMGB Weeratunga appointed as Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
In a formal event held at Navy Headquarters on 18 Sep 25, Master Chief Petty Officer AHD Weeratunga was appointed as the new Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON). The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, officiated the proceedings, presenting the MCPON armband and baton to Master Chief Petty Officer Weeratunga and extending congratulations on the appointment. The appointment follows the impending retirement of the outgoing MCPON, Master Chief Petty Officer PRMJB Pussalamankada. ...
2025-09-21
U.S. Embassy delegation visits Special Boat Squadron Headquarters, Trincomalee
A delegation from the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, led by Lieutenant Colonel Matthew House, Defence Attaché to the U.S. Embassy visited the Special Boat Squadron (SBS) Training School in Trincomalee on 15 Sep 25....
2025-09-21
Sri Lanka Navy Marines conquer mountains in “Ex-Highlander” endurance drill
The Sri Lanka Navy Marines successfully conducted the “Ex-Highlander” mountain endurance exercise from 12 to 14 Sep 25 at Haritha Kanda, Bopathtalawa in Nuwara Eliya....
2025-09-20
INS SATPURA arrives at the Port of Colombo
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) SATPURA arrived at the Port of Colombo for replenishment enabling operational turnaround this morning (20 Sep 25). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) in compliance with time-honoured naval traditions....
2025-09-20
Seventy eight (78) persons collared for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations in the past two weeks, the Sri Lanka Navy apprehended seventy-eight (78) individuals engaged in illegal fishing activities across the island's waters from 01 to 15 September 2025....
2025-09-20
Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Ruwan Kalubowila was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 28 Aug 25. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Kalubowila at the Navy Headquarters on 19 Sep and extended best wishes to him in the new role....
2025-09-19
Junior Officers’ Conclave – 2025: Commander of the Navy inspires Fleet's junior officers
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully conducted the inaugural ‘Junior Officers’ Conclave – 2025’ on 14 Sep 25, at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Trincomalee. The event, held under the patronage of the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda, fostered a direct and open dialogue between the Navy’s junior officers from the Naval Fleet Command....
2025-09-19
Navy renders assistance to bring ashore critically injured fisherman for medical attention
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with leg injuries and rushed him for medical attention this morning (18 Sep 25). The fisherman had encounter this unfortunate turn of events while engaging in fishing at sea about 183 nautical miles (338 km) south of Galle. ...
2025-09-18
Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 07 million seized in northern waters
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Mamunei on 05 Sep 25 resulted in the seizure of more than 33kg (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....
2025-09-17
Navy rider earns bronze at 13th Defence Services Motorcycling Championship
The Sri Lanka Navy secured a podium finish at the 13th Defence Services Motorcycling Championship, held on 11 Sep 25 at the Gajaba Super Cross Track, Saliyapura....
2025-09-17
