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
Navy seizes large drug haul worth over Rs. 94 Mn
2023-10-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large haul of drugs worth over Rs. 94 million in the beach areaContinue Reading
Navy conducts leadership training & awareness program for schoolchildren
2023-07-22
The Sri Lanka Navy arranged a training and awareness program to enhance the leadership abilities of 158 school children, withContinue Reading
Navy brings ashore fisherman with burn injuries following a midsea collision
2023-07-12
The Sri Lanka Navy has rendered assistance to bring ashore a fisherman with burn injuries sustained following an accident whileContinue Reading
French Naval Ship Lorraine arrives in Colombo
2023-07-11
French Naval Ship Lorraine arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (July 11) on a formal visit. The shipContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with commercial explosives in Trincomalee
2023-06-13
An individual has been arrested with 45 Water Gel sticks, a type of commercial explosive, during a search operation carriedContinue Reading
Navy rescues 38 persons from distressed trawler near Delft Jetty
2023-06-07
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued 38 individuals who were stranded on a grounded trawler at the entrance of theContinue Reading
Suspect held with 2000 foreign cigarettes in Colombo
2023-06-02
A suspect has been arrested in Colombo while transferring 2000 foreign cigarettes for sale, the Sri Lanka Navy stated. TheContinue Reading