Sailor’s death during operation : Navy provides further details
2024-06-27
The senior sailor from the Navy Special Boat Squadron who died during a special operation to arrest a group ofContinue Reading
200 kilos of narcotics seized in Western Seas
2024-06-25
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 200 kilos of narcotics from a Sri Lankan Multiday Fishing trawler. Sri Lanka NavyContinue Reading
Navy rescues family of three from floods in Puttalam
2024-05-20
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued a family of three from a minor flood situation in the Mundalama area inContinue Reading
Inaugural Talaimannar-Dhanushkodi Adam’s Bridge Paddle Challenge held
2024-04-12
The inaugural Adam’s Bridge Paddle Challenge, a sea kayak race held from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in IndiaContinue Reading
Red Sea : President vows action against economic rights violations
2024-03-01
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has vowed that if the economic rights of Sri Lanka are harmed in the Red Sea, theContinue Reading
53,000 prescription drug capsules seized in Mannar
2024-02-29
A stock of 53,000 Pregabalin capsules that were concealed in the shrubs at the Iluppukadawai lagoon in Mannar was discoveredContinue Reading
Asoka Vidyalaya to get Waters’ Edge land
2024-02-27
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to lease two blocks of land within the premises of Waters’ Edge in BattaramullaContinue Reading
Iranian Naval Ships conclude formal visit to Sri Lanka
2024-02-20
IRINS Bushehr and Tonb, the two Iranian Naval Ships which arrived in Colombo last week (Feb 16), departed the islandContinue Reading
7 Jailed Navy Veterans Return From Qatar In Big Diplomatic Win For India
2024-02-14
Eight Indian Navy veterans jailed in Qatar over alleged spying charges have been released, the government said early this morning.Continue Reading
Retired Navy Commander joins SJB
2024-02-07
Former Chief of Defence Staff and ex-Navy Commander Admiral Daya Sandagiri has expressed his support to the main opposition, SamagiContinue Reading
Sri Lankans rescued from Somali pirates
2024-01-29
The Sri Lankan fishing trawler with 6 crew onboard which was hijacked by Somali pirates, has been rescued, the FisheriesContinue Reading
Govt explains reason for Navy deployment at Red Sea
2024-01-09
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the government’s decision to deploy a Navy vessel for Rs. 250Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy warship ready for Houthi operation
2024-01-08
A Sri Lanka Navy warship is ready to depart to join the fight to protect the international sea lanes fromContinue Reading
Navy seizes trawler with 300 kilos of narcotics
2024-01-05
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 300 kilos of narcotics, including ICE and heroin, from a fishing trawler during aContinue Reading
Two key military appointments from China’s naval ranks reflects Xi’s territorial ambitions, analysts say
2024-01-04
When Xi Jinping named Adm. Dong Jun as China’s defense minister last week, it marked the first time a navalContinue Reading
343 suspects arrested in naval operations in 2023
2024-01-03
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 343 persons, both local and foreign, involved in a wide array of illegal actsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy commended for medical evacuation of Indian sailor
2023-12-14
Sri Lanka Navy officials have been commended for their assistance in the timely evacuation of an Indian soldier for medicalContinue Reading
Eight Indian Navy Veterans sentenced to death in Qatar
2023-10-27
Eight former Indian Navy personnel have been handed the death penalty in Qatar. Calling the judgement “shocking”, India’s foreign ministryContinue Reading