Japan to provide about 10 surveillance drones to Sri Lanka Navy
2025-09-29
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide about 10 surveillance drones, worth about 500 million yen, to the SriContinue Reading
Former Director of Naval Intelligence remanded
2025-09-18
Former Director of Naval Intelligence, Retired Rear Admiral Sarath Mohotti, has been remanded until September 24. He was remanded afterContinue Reading
U.S.–Sri Lanka Partnership launches English Language Lab for the Navy
2025-09-17
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Navy officially opened a state-of-the-art English Language Lab at theContinue Reading
Japan grants Rs. 1.9 Bn to boost Dairy and Navy sectors
2025-09-17
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 963 million Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 1.94 billion) toContinue Reading
Navy finds six victims of human smuggling
2025-09-16
Six (06) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human smuggling and abandonment in the sea area off Sand Dunes,Continue Reading
Navy foils Mannar bird smuggling racket
2025-09-12
The Sri Lanka Navy prevented a smuggling racket involving 91 birds during a search operation conducted in the vicinity ofContinue Reading
Navy seizes 896 kg of Kerala cannabis in Mannar
2025-09-04
A stock of Kerala cannabis, weighing 896.59 kilos, has been recovered in the Murunkan area in Mannar. The cannabis wasContinue Reading
Man arrested with smuggled agrochemicals in Puttalam
2025-08-21
A suspect has been arrested while transporting a stock of smuggled agrochemicals in Puttalam on Tuesday (19). Strengthened naval securityContinue Reading
India-Sri Lanka Navy maritime exercise to be held in August
2025-08-12
The 12th Edition of the annual Indian Navy (IN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2025 is scheduledContinue Reading
Over 3,500 military personnel arrested for desertion
2025-08-05
The Ministry of Defence reports that more than 3,500 members of the Sri Lankan armed forces have been taken intoContinue Reading
Navy nabs 23 fishermen during raids to crack down on illegal fishing
2025-08-02
Twenty-two (22) persons involved in various illegal fishing activities were apprehended along with 05 dinghies in several locations off theContinue Reading
Former Navy Commander Ulugetenne further remanded
2025-07-30
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral (Rtd) Nishantha Ulugetenne, has been further remanded until 13 August. He wasContinue Reading
14 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
2025-07-29
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 02 Indian fishing boats and apprehended 14 Indian fishermen for poaching off the coastsContinue Reading
Police provide updates on two high-profile arrests
2025-07-29
Sri Lanka Police says former high-ranking state officials, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne andContinue Reading
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne remanded
2025-07-28
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was arrested earlier today, has been remanded untilContinue Reading
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne arrested
2025-07-28
Former Sri Lanka Navy Commander Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Nishantha UlugetenneContinue Reading
Naval & fishing communities warned of rough seas
2025-07-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains and strong winds in sea areas around Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Naval & fishing communities warned of rough seas
2025-07-15
The Department of Meteorology has warned the Naval and fishing communities to remain vigilant of strong winds and rough seasContinue Reading