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
SLN divers recover remains of nearly 150 drowning victims over the last year
2023-05-30
Divers from the Sri Lanka Navy have recovered the remains of 148 victims of drowning over the last year. AccordingContinue Reading
Narcotics trawler nabbed in Intelligence-led mission
2023-05-18
A local multiday fishing trawler carrying a large consignment of narcotics has been seized off the Southern Coast. The SriContinue Reading
Flood emergency : Navy relief teams deployed to the Southern Province
2023-05-15
The Sri Lanka Navy has deployed relief teams in certain areas in the Southern Province to provide assistance and supportContinue Reading
Navy seizes heroin worth over Rs. 3593 mn
2023-04-17
The Sri Lanka Navy has intercepted a fishing trawler carrying over 179 kilos of heroin with a street value ofContinue Reading
Navy expands Kankasanthurai harbour facility for new India ferry service
2023-04-12
The Sri Lanka Navy has commenced the expansion of the Kankasanthurai harbour facility in support of the new ferry serviceContinue Reading
Need for cooperation in maritime domain is must: Indian Navy Chief
2023-03-07
Contemporary maritime challenges are best addressed by several countries working together on the basis of “issue-based convergences” and India’s workContinue Reading