Commander of the Navy appointed as member of National Sports Council
Awarding letters of appointment to the Chairperson and members for the National Sports Council was held on 10th August 2022 at the National Sports Council, Torrington Avenue, under the patronage of the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs Hon. Roshan Ranasinghe. On this occasion, Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne was also appointed as a member of the National Sports Council. The National Sports Council has been established with the notion to advise the Minister on matters connected with the promotion, development and control of sports in Sri Lanka....
2022-08-11
Navy seizes poaching trawler in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian trawlers poaching in island’s waters today (10th August 2022). The operation led to the seizure of an Indian trawler with 09 Indian fishermen, while poaching in Sri Lanka’s waters off Mullaitivu, via the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL)....
2022-08-10
Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo meets with Commander of the Navy
The Ambassador of Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, Mr. Poj Harnpol met with Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne at the Navy Headquarters today (09th August 2022)....
2022-08-09
Late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha commemorated in special mass
On the occasion of the 30th death anniversary of one of the iconic war veterans of the Sri Lanka Navy, late Rear Admiral Mohan Jayamaha, a special mass was conducted under the auspices of Mrs Vinoda Jayamaha and family members of the late Rear Admiral. The special mass was conducted by Rev. Fr. Chandana Perera at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, Thimbirigasyaya on 08th August 2022 and it was also attended by Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne....
2022-08-09
Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage retires from naval service
Sri Lanka Navy today (08th August 2022) bade farewell to Rear Admiral Sajith Gamage who relinquished his duties to which he was committed over 34 years in the Navy....
2022-08-08
Commander of the Navy addresses officers of course no. 01 at National Defence College
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne conducted a guest lecture for the officers of course no. 01 at National Defence College (NDC) Sri Lanka today (08th August 2022), at the invitation of the Commandant NDC, Major General Amal Karunasekara. ...
2022-08-08
Newly appointed Chief Hydrographer of the Navy and Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka assumes office
Rear Admiral Prasad Kariyapperuma assumed duties as the Chief Hydrographer of the Navy and Joint Chief Hydrographer to the Government of Sri Lanka at National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) today (05th August 2022)....
2022-08-05
Navy apprehends 13 individuals suspected to be on illegal migration attempt in Talaimannar
Sri Lanka Navy apprehended 13 persons who were suspected to be attempting to illegally migrate to a foreign country by sea, during a search operation carried out in seas off Sand Banks, Talaimannar this morning (05th August 2022). ...
2022-08-05
Forty - six (46) illegal immigrants held by Australian Border Force brought to the island
The Australian Border Force Cutter (ABFC) - Ocean Shield, carrying 46 illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka, arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning (05th August 2022). The group of illegal immigrants from Sri Lanka was held by the Australian Border Force on 21st July 2022 at the Australia’s maritime border, while they were attempting to illegally migrate to Australia via sea. ...
2022-08-05
Navy clears blockages under several bridges in Galle, averting a flood threat
Sri Lanka Navy on 03rd August 2022 yet again pressed into action to clear blockages under Agaliya and Dodamgoda Bridges in Galle, as downstream of water at those locations has been blocked by tree remains and debris. Due to heavy rains received in the past couple of days, the water level in the Gin Ganga had risen, hampering the free flow of water under those bridges....
2022-08-04
Navy recovers Kerala cannabis worth about Rs. 10 million of street value in northern waters
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 34kg and 38g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis floating in the sea area between Kayts and Punguduthive Islands in Jaffna, during a patrol carried out in the sea area in the wee hours of today (04th August 2022). ...
2022-08-04
Another stock of Kerala cannabis worth about Rs. 14 million of street value held by Navy in Mannar
Sri Lanka Navy took hold of about 49kg and 380g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis during a special search operation conducted at Mannar Sand Banks on the morning of 03rd August 2022. ...
2022-08-03
Navy rescues 03 fishermen from capsized fishing boat in the outer harbour area of Trincomalee
Sri Lanka Navy rescued 03 fishermen from a capsized small fishing boat, while engaging in fishing in the outer harbour area of Trincomalee on 02nd August 2022. ...
2022-08-03
Navy takes hold of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 14 million of street value in Mannar
A special search operation conducted by the Navy at Mannar Sand Banks on the evening of 02nd August 2022, led to the seizure of about 47kg and 240g (wet weight) of Kerala cannabis....
2022-08-03
48 Navy teams remain standby to extend relief to people affected by inclement weather
Sri Lanka Navy has kept 48 relief teams standby as of the morning of 02nd August 2022, to provide relief to the people who would be vulnerable to flash floods, with possible rise of the water levels of rivers, due to heavy downpour reported in several parts of the island....
2022-08-02