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Navy seizes 03 Indian fishing boats poaching in Sri Lankan waters north of Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard seized 03 Indian fishing boats and apprehend 34 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during special operations conducted in the sea area north of Mannar on 25 and 26 Jan 25....
2025-01-26
Two suspects held with explosives in Mannar
A combined search operation conducted by the Navy with the Police led to the arrest of 02 suspects along with 10 water gel sticks – a type of explosive, 10 non-electric detonators and 02 feet of safety fuse in Mannar and Shanthipuram on 24 Jan 25. The search also resulted in the seizure of a motorbike used for transporting water gel sticks. ...
2025-01-25
A woman apprehended with Kerala cannabis in Puttalam
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and the Divisional Crime Detective Bureau, Puttalam led to the arrest of a woman with about 2kg and 245g of Kerala cannabis in possession at Kottantivu, Sinnapadu in Puttalam today (25 Jan 25)....
2025-01-25
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with 342kg of cardamom and 1231kg of dried turmeric attempted to be smuggled in Kalpitiya
Separate search operations conducted by the Navy in the beach vicinity of Keeramundalama in Kalpitiya and Thorayadi sea area on 24 Jan 25 led to the seizure of about 342kg of cardamom and a dinghy loaded with about 1231kg of dried turmeric, attempted to be smuggled into the country. During these operations, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects in connection to the act of smuggling....
2025-01-25
Navy leads the way in community healthcare with special mobile dental clinics in Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy organized a series of special mobile dental clinics under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, held from 21st to 23rd January 2025. These clinics took place at St. Anthony’s Church in Mathagal, Nadeswara College in Kankasanthurei, and Parameshwara College in Veththalakerni, Jaffna....
2025-01-25
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area
Rear Admiral Chandima Silva assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today (24 Jan 25)....
2025-01-24
Navy steps up flood relief operations in affected areas
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 04 relief teams as of today (24 Jan 25), to the flood-stricken areas of Padaviya, Buddhangala and Aluthparagama of Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district and Lahugala area of the Ampara district. These teams are actively engaged in relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2025-01-24
Navy renders assistance to clean paddy warehouses under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
The Sri Lanka Navy commenced a programme on 23 Jan 25, extending its helping hand to clean government paddy warehouses in the Anuradhapura and Mannar districts, to ensure safe storage for the Maha season harvest. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's "Clean Sri Lanka" project, launched under the vision "Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”...
2025-01-24
Navy continues flood relief operations in Mahakanadarawa
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams in Padaviya, Buddangala and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa in the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in flood relief operations in Buddhangala and Aluthparagama, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2025-01-23
Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike assumes duties as Director General Engineering
Rear Admiral Hasantha Dassanaike assumed duties as Director General Engineering at the Navy Headquarters today (23 Jan 25). ...
2025-01-23
Navy bids adieu to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Rajapakse
The Sri Lanka Navy today (23 Jan 25) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Rajapakse who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over the past 34 years in the Sri Lanka Navy....
2025-01-23
Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Amanda Johnston paid a courtesy call on the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (22 Jan 25)....
2025-01-22
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India calls on Commander of the Navy
The Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India in Colombo, Captain M Anand called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (22nd January 2025)....
2025-01-22
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka visits Eastern Naval Command
The Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, H.E. Akio Isomata visited the Eastern Naval Command Headquarters in Trincomalee and met with the acting Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Indika De Silva on 20th January 2025....
2025-01-22
RO plant at Bomaluwa Viharaya, Anuradhapura declared open for community use
The Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant, built as part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) Project by the Navy's Research and Development Unit, was declared open at Bomaluwa Viharaya in the sacred city of Anuradhapura today (21st January 2025). The facility was inaugurated by Commander North Central Naval Area, Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara and Human Resources Director of Bodyline (Pvt) Ltd., Ms. Senarath. Members of Venerable Maha Sangha including Atamasthanadipathi and Chief Sanghanayake of “Nuwara Kalaviya,” Most Venerable Pallegama Sirisumana Rathanapala Hemarathana Nayake Thero invoked bless...
2025-01-21
