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Navy apprehends 03 suspects with Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 54 million in northern waters
A special search operation mounted by the Navy led to the interception of a dinghy carrying Kerala cannabis weighing over 137 kg (weight weight) in the sea area off the Eluvaitivu Island, Jaffna in the dark hours of 06th November 2023. During the operation, the Navy also nabbed 03 individuals suspected of involvement in this unlawful activity....
2023-11-07
Inter-Command Swimming and Water Polo Championship concludes at SLNS Gemunu
Sri Lanka Navy Inter-Command Swimming and Water Polo Championship was held at the swimming pool of SLNS Gemunu from 02nd to 04th November 2023. In a thrilling display of aquatic prowess, the Northern Naval Command emerged triumphant in the men's swimming championship. Meanwhile, the Training Command demonstrated their unparalleled skill in the women's swimming championship. The Eastern and Western Naval Commands dominated the water polo arena, claiming the men's and women’s championships respectively, with a display of tactical brilliance. ...
2023-11-05
Navy busts smuggling racket, over 02 kg of gold and 05 suspects held in Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy successfully dismantled a smuggling racket in the evening of 03rd November 2023, seizing about 02 kg and 150 g of gold, attempted to be smuggled from the country via sea, during a special operation mounted off Oluthuduwai, Mannar. The operation also led to the apprehension of 05 suspects, a dinghy, a motorcycle and a three-wheeler used for this illegal act. ...
2023-11-04
Navy pressed into action to clear blockage under Dodamgoda and Wakwella Bridges in Galle
The Sri Lanka Navy on 02nd and 03rd November 2023 cleared the blockages under the Dodamgoda and Wakwella Bridges which are over Gin River in Galle, ensuring the free flow of water downstream....
2023-11-04
33rd IMBL meeting concludes on successful note
The 33rd International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting took place between the Indian and Sri Lanka navies aboard INS Sumitra. This meeting occurred at the Indo-Sri Lanka Maritime Boundary Line, situated north of Kankesanthurai on 03rd November 2023....
2023-11-03
Commander of the Navy graces National Defence College Research Symposium – 2023
The Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, as the Chief Guest, graced the National Defence College (NDC) Research Symposium – 2023, held at the Auditorium of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University on 02nd November 2023. The theme of the research symposium was “Strategizing Security Challenges in a Dynamic Environment”. ...
2023-11-03
Commander of the Navy attends Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera attended the Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2023 hosted by the Indian Navy for the fourth time, under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa from 29th to 31st October 2023. ...
2023-11-02
Navy facilitates Katina Pinkama ceremony at Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya
The annual Katina Pinkama ceremony of Nagadeepa Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, on the island of Nainativu in Jaffna, was successfully held with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th and 31st of October 2023....
2023-11-01
Navy’s Leading Seaman Subasinghe secures bronze medal in men’s 400m at 4th Asian Para Games in China
The Sri Lanka Navy celebrated a momentous victory as Leading Seaman SMASM Subasinghe showcased his talent by securing the bronze medal in the men’s 400 meters event at the 4th Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China on 28th October 2023. ...
2023-10-31
JMSDF AKEBONO (DD 108) departs after her formal visit
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) which arrived in Trincomalee on 28th October 2023 on a formal visit, departed the island today (31st October). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the Trincomalee harbour....
2023-10-31
Navy apprehends 02 suspects with smuggled insecticides in Kalpitiya
The Navy apprehended 02 suspects with a stock of smuggled insecticides, during a search operation conducted in the sea areas of Karaitivu and Palliyawatta of Kalpitiya on 29th October 2023. ...
2023-10-29
Two (02) suspects with Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 41 Mn street value held in Jaffna
A special search operation conducted by the Navy in the coastal vicinity of Vaddukoddai, Jaffna today (29th October 2023) led to the apprehension of 02 suspects with about 104kg of Kerala cannabis and a three-wheeler. ...
2023-10-29
Navy takes hold of 05 poaching trawlers in Sri Lankan waters
The Sri Lanka Navy conducted special operations to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters in the evening of 28th October 2023 and this morning (29th October 2023). The separate operations led to the seizure of 05 Indian trawlers with 37 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar as well as near the Delft Island, Jaffna....
2023-10-29
ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ departs island
The Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ which arrived in Colombo on a formal visit, departed the island on 28th October 2023. The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. ...
2023-10-29
‘Trinco Dialogue’ Maritime Symposium 2023 wraps up on successful note
The ‘Trinco Dialogue’ Maritime Symposium 2023 was successfully held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 27th October 2023. The event held under the able guidance of the Commandant NMA, Commodore Buddika Liyanagamage, was graced by the Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Suresh De Silva, as the Chief Guest. ...
2023-10-28
