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Health awareness programme at Navy HQ focuses on non-communicable disease prevention
A special health awareness programme aimed at preventing non-communicable diseases was held at the Navy Headquarters on 16th October 2024, led by Consultant Cardiologist Rear Admiral Gotabaya Ranasinghe. ...
2024-10-23
Australian Defence and Strategic Studies Course delegation visits Navy Headquarters
A group of officers and directing staff members from the Defence and Strategic Studies Course - Australia, who are on a study tour to Sri Lanka, visited the Navy Headquarters today (22nd October 2024). The delegation was headed by Colonel Lara Terese Troy. Upon their arrival, the visiting officers were welcomed by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera....
2024-10-22
Navy designs medical grade RO plant for Hemodialysis Unit at Base Hospital Minuwangoda
As part of the Naval Social Responsibility Project, a medical grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant designed for the Hemodialysis Unit at Base Hospital Minuwangoda was declared open for community use on 21st October 2024. The event was presided over by Mrs. Indrani Malwanna, Regional Director of Health Services – Gampaha and Acting Manager Naval Social Responsibility Project. ...
2024-10-21
INS Kalpeni (T-75) departs Island
The Indian Navy's Fast Attack Craft, INS Kalpeni (T-75), departed Sri Lanka today (21st October 2024) after successfully concluding its formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy accorded a traditional farewell to the craft at Colombo Port. INS Kalpeni arrived in Colombo on 19th October....
2024-10-21
Commander of the Navy visits Northern Naval Command
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on a formal visit to the Northern Naval Command on 19th and 20th October 2024. During this visit, the Commander of the Navy was accompanied by the Commander Northern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Rohitha Abeysinghe. The purpose of the visit was to assess the status of important welfare and operational matters within the area. In addition, he also addressed a cross section of officers and sailors in the Northern Naval Command....
2024-10-21
Navy takes hold of over 1066kg of Tendu leaves in northwestern coast
Naval operations conducted between 10th and 20th October 2024, across the sea and coastal areas from Puttalam to Silawathura, resulted in the seizure of over 1,066 kg of smuggled Tendu leaves....
2024-10-21
Two (2) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 6 million held in Chavakachcheri
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police in the Maniththalei area of Chavakachcheri on 19th October 2024 led to the arrest of two suspects and seizure of about 15kg and 055g of Kerala cannabis and one dinghy. ...
2024-10-20
4 FAF veterans wound in action in line of duty honoured for their bravery
A ceremony to felicitate wound in action (WIA) veterans of the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) was organized for the first time at the 4 FAF War Monument in. the Naval Dockyard, Trincomalee on 19th October 2024. At the invitation of Commanding Officer 4 FAF, Captain Athula Jayaweera, the ceremony was graced by Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Damian Fernando....
2024-10-20
Navy bags handball men’s championship at Defence Services Games
The 13th Defence Services Games handball championship took place at the Panagoda Army Camp indoor stadium from 14th to 18th October 2024. The Sri Lanka Navy secured the men's title with outstanding performances throughout the tournament....
2024-10-19
A suspect held with methamphetamine in Nochchikulam, Trincomalee
A coordinated search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Narcotic Bureau in the Nochchikulam area of Trincomalee on 18th October 2024 led to the arrest of a suspect (1) with 15g and 310mg of methamphetamine being peddled. ...
2024-10-19
INS Kalpeni arrives in Colombo
INS Kalpeni (T-75), a Fast Attack Craft (FAC) belonging to the Indian Navy, arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit today (19th October 2024). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting FAC in compliance with naval traditions....
2024-10-19
Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewawitharana assumes duties as Director General Services
Rear Admiral Lashanth N Hewawitharana, Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, assumed duties as Director General Services of the Sri Lanka Navy at the Navy Headquarters today (18th October 2024)....
2024-10-18
Over 33kg of Kerala cannabis valued more than Rs. 13 million seized
In separate operations on 17th October 2024, the Sri Lanka Navy, in coordination with the Police Special Task Force (STF) in Talaimannar, and acting independently on Kachchativu Island, seized approximately 33kg and 88g of Kerala cannabis (wet weight). One of the operations also led to the arrest of a suspect in connection with the possession of the illicit substance....
2024-10-18
2nd IORIS Steering Committee Policy Board and Working Groups Meeting -2024 concludes in Colombo
The 2nd IORIS Steering Committee Policy Board and Working Groups Meeting concluded in Colombo on 16th October 2024. Co-hosted by the IORIS Steering Committee and Sri Lanka Navy, the 2nd IORIS Steering Committee Policy Board and Working Groups Meeting was held on 15th and 16th October at Courtyard, Colombo. ...
2024-10-18
Navy clears blockages beneath Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges
In a remarkable display of its expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 14th October 2024 cleared blockages under the Agaliya and Dodangoda bridges over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream....
2024-10-16
