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Navy nabs 02 suspects with about 1236kg of smuggled Tendu leaves in Puttalam
A special operation conducted by the Navy in Daluwa Beach area of Puttalam led to the apprehension of 02suspects with about 1236kg of smuggled Tendu leaves on 26th September 2023. The smuggled consignment of Tendu leaves has been prepared for distribution, when they were held by the Navy. Along with the suspects, the Navy also held a cab and a lorry from the location. ...
2023-09-27
Commander of the Navy attends 25th International Seapower Symposium
The Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) which was held at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island from 19th to 22nd September 2023. As part of this visit, he met with several top brass of the maritime forces from regional and extra-regional countries, including the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Lisa M. Franchetti, the Commandant U.S. Coast Guard, Admiral Linda Fagan, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Samuel J. Paparo and the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, Vice Ad...
2023-09-26
Navy shines at 12th Defence Services Shooting Championship
The 12th Defence Services Shooting Championship was held at the Naval Small Bore Firing Complex, Welisara from 17th to 24th September 2023. The competition witnessed the Navy's marksmen and markswomen excel in various categories, securing top positions and earning accolades for their exceptional performances....
2023-09-26
Sri Lanka Navy joins hands for tree planting initiative at Galle Face Green
The Navy joined hands with the Sri Lanka Shipping Company Limited to conduct a tree planting initiative at the Galle Face Green today (23rd September 2023). ...
2023-09-23
Inter-Command Volleyball Championship 2023 concludes with thrilling victories to North Central and Western Naval Commands
The Navy Inter-Command Volleyball Championship - 2023 which held from 17th to 21st September 2023 concluded in a spectacular fashion at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Stadium, SLNS Gemunu. The North Central Naval Command emerged as the champions in the men's category and in the women's category, the Western Naval Command displayed their dominance. ...
2023-09-22
Chief of Staff of the Navy presides over closing of VNF Annual Training Camp in Welisara
In a dignified sequence, the inspection of divisions of the Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) Annual Training Camp was held at the parade ground of SLNS Lanka in Welisara on 21st September 2023. At the invitation of the Commandant VNF, Rear Admiral Saman Perera and Commanding Officer VNF, Commodore Nimal Wasantha, the occasion was graced by the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne, as the Chief Guest. ...
2023-09-22
INS Nireekshak departs island concluding her official visit
The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak which arrived in Trincomalee on 14th September 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island 21st September. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval tradition at the port of Trincomalee. ...
2023-09-22
Kerala cannabis with a street value of over Rs. 132 million held by Navy in Negombo
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the Mankuliya Lagoon of Negombo today (21st September 2023) led to the apprehension of a dinghy loaded with over 400kg of Kerala cannabis....
2023-09-21
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodangoda Bridge in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy today (20th September 2023) cleared the blockage under the Dodangoda Bridge which is over Gin River in Dodangoda area of Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream. ...
2023-09-20
Navy apprehends 05 suspects with 13 Water Gel sticks in Mannar
A search operation conducted by the Navy in the beach area of South Bar, Mannar on 19th September 2023 led to the apprehension of 05 suspects who were planning to employ explosives for fishing purposes. During the operation the Navy also held 13 Water Gel sticks - a type of commercial explosive and a dinghy....
2023-09-20
Delegation of Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College calls on Chief of Staff
A Bangladesh Defence Services Command and Staff College (DSCSC) delegation, currently in Sri Lanka as part of overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters and called on the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne on 19th September 2023. ...
2023-09-20
Navy apprehends 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 04 persons for engaging in illegal fishing activities, during a search operation conducted off Koneshwaram, Trincomalee on the afternoon of 18th September 2023. During the operation, the Navy also took hold of 01 dinghy and unauthorized fishing equipment used for the illegal fishing practice. ...
2023-09-19
Navy assists in clearing blockage beneath Agaliya Bridge in Galle
In a noteworthy display of it expertise, the Sri Lanka Navy on 18th September 2023 cleared the blockage under the Agaliya Bridge which is over Gin River in Baddegama area of Galle, ensuring the smooth flow of water downstream....
2023-09-19
Yoga instructor training programme successfully concludes
The yoga instructor training programme, conducted by the veteran actress and Yoga Acharini Mrs Anoja Weerasinghe for naval personnel, concluded on 18th September 2023. The closing ceremony held at the Commander Parakrama Samaraweera Memorial Indoor Sports Complex, SLNS Gemunu was held under the patronage of the Chief of Staff of the Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne....
2023-09-19
Navy brings ashore 03 distressed local fishermen stranded in Indian waters following mechanical failure in fishing vessel
The Sri Lanka Navy today (17th September 2023) brought ashore 03 distressed fishermen who were aboard a local fishing trawler, which had capsized after drifting into Indian waters north of Sri Lanka. The fishermen were rescued by a Merchant Vessel before the Sri Lanka Navy brought them ashore, through the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordinating Centre (MRCC) Colombo. Upon being brought ashore, the fishermen were rushed to the District General Hospital, Hambantota for medical attention....
2023-09-17