Rear Admiral Mahinda Mahawatte retires from naval service
The Sri Lanka Navy today (24th March 2023) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Mahinda Mahawatte who relinquished his naval duties to which he was committed over the past 33 years....
2023-03-24
Navy seizes 02 poaching trawlers in northern waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters this morning (23rd March 2023). The operation led to the seizure of 02 Indian trawlers with 12 Indian nationals poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Analaitivu and Kovilan, Jaffna. ...
2023-03-23
A person held for engaging in illegal fishing in eastern waters
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Office of Mullaitivu Fisheries Inspector in Thuduwa area, Pulmoddai on 22nd March 2023 led to the apprehension of a suspect engaged in illegal fishing without valid pass. Along with the suspect, a dinghy and fishing equipment used for the illegal act were also taken into custody....
2023-03-22
Smuggled consignment of Kendu leaves seized off Wennappuwa
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the sea area of Wennappuwa led to the seizure of over 379kg (wet weight) of Kendu leaves in the wee hours of 22nd March 2023. The consignment of Kendu leaves, which is suspected to have been smuggled via sea, was adrift in waters when it was recovered by the Navy. ...
2023-03-22
Navy releases 146 sea turtle hatchlings into ocean
The Sri Lanka Navy released 146 sea turtle hatchlings at Panama beach on 21st March 2023, in a bid to save these endangered marine animal. The Commander Southeastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda was also in attendance on this occasion where the hatchlings were released. As part of the Turtle Conservation Project of the Sri Lanka Navy, the eggs of these hatchlings were conserved at the Turtle Conservation Unit in SLNS Mahanaga....
2023-03-22
‘Story of the World: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone’ presented to Commander of the Navy
A copy of the ‘Story of the World: Geopolitical Alliances and Rivalries Set in Stone’, authored by Director Media at the Ministry of Defence Colonel Nalin Herath was presented to the Commander of the Navy Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (21st March 2023). ...
2023-03-21
Navy apprehends 05 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing in northern waters
The Navy apprehended 05 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing, during a search operation conducted off Chundikulam, Jaffna in the wee hours of today (21st March 2023). The Navy also seized 03 dinghies and fishing gear used for this illegal fishing practice....
2023-03-21
New Dental Surgery Unit at SLNS Vidura declared open on World Oral Health Day
On the sidelines of World Oral Health Day (20th March), a newly constructed Dental Surgery Unit was declared open at SLNS Vidura in the Eastern Naval Command today (20th March 2023). The opening ceremony was graced by the Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara....
2023-03-20
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumes duties as Director General Personnel
Rear Admiral Damian Fernando assumed duties as Director General Personnel at the Office of Director General Personnel, Navy Headquarters today (20th March 2023). ...
2023-03-20
Two suspects with 58 Water Gel Sticks nabbed in Trincomalee
The Navy and Police nabbed 02 suspects with 58 Water Gel Sticks - a type of commercial explosive and 100 detonators, during a special search operation conducted at the Trincomalee Bus Stand on 18th March 2023. The apprehension was made when the suspects were transferring these items by a three-wheeler....
2023-03-19
Navy recovers 28 Water Gel Sticks from Kolombuthurei beach, Jaffna
A search operation conducted by the Navy in Kolombuthurei beach, Jaffna led to the recovery of 28 Water Gel Sticks - a type of commercial explosive on 17th March 2023. ...
2023-03-18
A suspect held with 2000 foreign cigarettes in Ja-Ela
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police arrested a person who was transferring 2000 foreign cigarettes to sell, during a special search operation conducted in Ja-Ela area on 17th March 2023. ...
2023-03-18
Navy Seva Vanitha Unit comes forward to help people in need
The Navy Seva Vanitha Unit (NSVU) organised a social responsibility programme on 17th March 2023, to mark the International Day of Disabled Persons. The event, which was held under the patronage of the President of NSVU, saw donation of spectacles, hearing aids and wheelchairs to the next of kin of serving naval personnel, in a symbolic gesture. ...
2023-03-18
Command Naval Hospital (South) conducts clinic for glaucoma screening
On the sidelines of World Glaucoma Day (12th March), the Command Naval Hospital (South) organised a glaucoma clinic at the Naval Hospital on 17th March 2023. The noble cause held for the benefit of naval personnel, their family members and civil staff employees, was well supported by the College of Ophthalmologists, Teaching Hospital Karapitiya. ...
2023-03-18
Navy apprehends 02 persons for engaging in light-coarse fishing in Mullaitivu seas
A coordinated operation conducted by the Navy and the Office of Assistant Director of Fisheries (ADF) in Mullaitivu led to the apprehension of 02 persons who engaged in light-coarse fishing off Alampil, Mullaitivu in the dark hours of 16th March 2023. During the operation, the Navy also seized 02 dinghies and unauthorized fishing gear used for this illegal act....
2023-03-17