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Navy apprehends 02 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumbers in Venpuravinagar, Jaffna
The Sri Lanka Navy on 20th January 2025 apprehended 02 persons for illegal transportation of sea cucumbers in the coastal vicinity of Venpuravinagar, Jaffna, without valid license. The search operation also led to the seizure of a dinghy and 130 sea cucumbers....
2025-01-21
Two suspects with 1289kg of smuggled Kendu leaves held in Keeramundalama, Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the beach and sea areas of Keeramundalama in Uchchamunai, Kalpitiya in the dark hours of 20th January 2025 led to the seizure of 1289kg (wet weight) of smuggled Kendu leaves. During this operation, the Navy also apprehended 02 suspects as well as a dinghy, 02 traditional boats and 02 tractors used for this racket....
2025-01-21
Four suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 43 million held in Mandaitivu and Pallekuda
Search operations conducted by the Navy off the Mandaitivu Island and in the Pallekuda beach vicinity in Pooneryn, Jaffa with the assistance of Police led to the apprehension of 04 suspects with over 108kg of Kerala cannabis and a dinghy on 20th January 2025. ...
2025-01-21
Sri Lanka Navy Adventure Team completes another challenging expedition
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Adventure and Nature Sports Team recently (from 16th to 18th January 2025) concluded a successful adventure and camping expedition, traversing some of the most challenging and picturesque terrains in Kalupahana. The journey covered key landmarks, including Bambarakanda, Weli Wanguwa, and the iconic Devil’s Staircase to Ohiya, showcasing both the team's resilience and the breath-taking natural beauty of the region. ...
2025-01-20
Navy golfer Chalitha Pushpika finishes 5th in Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship
The Sir Lanka Navy’s Ordinary Seaman Chalitha Pushpika clinched top 5 finish in the 38th Bangladesh Amateur Golf Championship, held from 09th to 12th January 2025 at the Kurmitola Golf Club in Dhaka, Bangladesh....
2025-01-20
Navy continues flood relief operations
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy deployed 03 relief teams on 15th and 19th January 2025, to the vulnerable areas of Buddhangala in Padaviya and Aluthparagama in Mahakanadarawa belonging to the Anuradhapura district. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2025-01-20
Navy stands ready with relief teams to respond flood emergency
As severe weather conditions threaten several areas in the island, the Sri Lanka Navy proactively deployed 02 relief teams on 15th January 2025, to the vulnerable area of Buddhangala in Padaviya, Anuradhapura. These teams are actively engaged in disaster relief operations, working tirelessly to provide necessary aid and support to affected communities....
2025-01-19
RO plant at Kaudulla Maha Vidyalaya, Medirigiriya declared open
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 Kaudulla Maha Vidyalaya in the Divisional Secretariat of Medirigiriya on 17th January 2025. The project, carried out with industrial expertise of Research and Development Unit, was funded by Perera and Sons Bakers (Pvt) Limited. Also, the facility marked the 1076th unit delivered under the NSR Project....
2025-01-17
Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs in Kalpitiya
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police led to the arrest of 02 suspects with 800 capsules of prescription drug which had been made ready to sell. The apprehension was made in the town area of Kalpitiya on 16th January 2025....
2025-01-17
Commander of the Navy calls on Hon. Prime Minister
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the Honourable Prime Minister of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, at the Prime Minister’s Office today (16th January 2025)....
2025-01-16
25th anniversary of Provost and Regulating branch of the Navy celebrated with beach cleaning drive
The Sri Lanka Navy organized a cleaning programme at the beachfront of Talaimannar Lighthouse today (16th January 2025) on the occasion of 25th anniversary of the Provost and Regulating branch. This initiative was carried out in support of the government's “Clean Sri Lanka” project, launched under the motto “Beautiful Island, Smiling People.”...
2025-01-16
Commander of the Navy pays courtesy call on Hon. Speaker of the Parliament
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament, Hon. (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne at the Office of the Hon. Speaker in the Parliament today (16th January 2025). ...
2025-01-16
Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs in Anuradhapura
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of 02 suspects with 145 capsules of prescription drug which had been made ready to sell. The apprehension was made at the fuel station of Rambewa in Anuradhapura on 15th January 2025....
2025-01-16
Navy’s 74th Anniversary celebrated with blood donation campaign in Southeastern Naval Command
To commemorate the Sri Lanka Navy's 74th Anniversary, a blood donation drive was held at the Naval Hospital in the Southeastern Naval Command on 15th January 2025....
2025-01-15
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of the Navy
Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy effective from 31st December 2024. The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda officially handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe at the Navy Headquarters today (15th January 2025) and expressed his best wishes to him in his new role as Deputy Chief of Staff....
2025-01-15
