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
Cabinet nod for Navy to lead maritime security operations
2025-07-08
The Cabinet granted approval for the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations under the supervision of the MinistryContinue Reading
Navy rescues 04 Indian fishermen stranded off Chilaw
2025-07-07
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 04 Indian fishermen on a distressed fishing boat off the western coast of SriContinue Reading
Rs. 202 Mn worth Kerala cannabis and weapons seized in Wennappuwa
2025-07-03
Over 900 kilos of Kerala cannabis, with a street value of over Rs. 202 million, has been seized in theContinue Reading
Navy conducts life-saving training for Trinco fishermen
2025-07-02
The Sri Lanka Navy, together with the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, has conducted another essential life-saving training forContinue Reading
Navy arrests 07 Indian fishermen for poaching North of Mannar
2025-07-02
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 07 Indian fishermen along with a fishing trawler poaching in Sri Lankan waters, northContinue Reading