Operations News
Evacuations underway amidst Maho and Eluwankulam floods
The Sri Lanka Navy deployed relief teams to evacuate residents affected by severe flooding in Maho, Kurunegala and Eluwankulam, Puttalam on 28 Nov 25.
28 Nov 2025
Navy evacuates 37 individuals from landslide in Unuwinna, Hanguranketha
The Sri Lanka Navy relief teams successfully evacuated thirty-seven (37) individuals trapped by a landslide in the Unuwinna area of Maoya - Kosgalanda, Hanguranketha on 27 Nov 25.
28 Nov 2025
Navy's relief teams work in full swing in flood-hit provinces
In a swift and coordinated response to the adverse weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams to provide critical assistance to affected communities. The deployment, which commenced on 22 Nov 25, spans the Southern, Eastern, Northwestern, and North Central provinces. The Navy relief teams continue to conduct their operations even today.
28 Nov 2025
Navy takes hold of approx. 2250kg of Kendu leaves in separate operations
During search operations carried out by the Navy with the assistance of Police in the Pamunugama, Kepumgoda and Wellaweediya areas on 22 Nov 25, led to the seizure of Over. 2250kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and 04 dinghies.
27 Nov 2025
Navy nabs 02 suspects in Puttalam with 699kg of Kendu leaves made ready for transport
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended about 699kg of Kendu leaves, a cab (01) and 02 suspects, during a search operation conducted in the Puttalam area on 25 Nov 25.
26 Nov 2025
Navy assists flood-hit communities with urgent assistance
In response to the severe weather conditions, the Navy has mobilized its relief teams to assist those affected by floods in the Thawalama and Nagoda areas of the Galle District. Since 22 Nov 25, these relief teams have been engaged in ongoing operations, utilizing small boats to safely rescue flood-affected individuals and cater to their daily necessities.
26 Nov 2025
Sri Lanka Navy thwarts insecticide smuggling attempt in Puttalam
In an operation underscoring its commitment to maritime security, the Sri Lanka Navy intercepted a dinghy and seized a cache of smuggled insecticide on 20 Nov 25 in the sea area of Karathivu, Puttalam.
25 Nov 2025
Navy takes hold of over 376kg of heroin and methamphetamine with 06 suspects in Southern seas
The Sri Lanka Navy mounted a special operation on the high seas south of Sri Lanka, apprehending six (06) suspects along with a local multi-day fishing trawler believed to be involved in smuggling of narcotic substances. The narcotic-laden trawler and the suspects were brought to the Tangalle Fisheries Harbour on 20 Nov 25.
21 Nov 2025
Navy's coastal vigilance thwarts smuggling bid
The Sri Lanka Navy, during search operations conducted in the Kappaladi and Redbarna areas of Kalpitiya on 11 Nov 25, seized approximately 840kg of Kendu leaves and 1,980 soap bars that had been smuggled into the country.
13 Nov 2025
Fifty (50) individuals held for involvement in illegal fishing
In separate operations conducted by the Navy from 27 Oct to 10 Nov 25, fifty (50) individuals involved in illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 13 dinghies, 01 traditional boat and a motor bicycle (01) in multiple locations across the island.
13 Nov 2025















